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CHURCHES & MONASTERIES

Metropolitan Temple

The Cathedral of Aegina was built in1806 with money given by the Holy Abbey of Chrysoleontissa.

The cathedral of Aegina is a three-naved temple, with three red domes, the central dome is dedicated to the feast of Koimiseos Theotokoy. The right dome is dedicated to the patron saint of Aegina, Saint Dionysios, and the left dome is dedicated to Saint Ioannis the Theologian.

The cathedral was also used by the Parliament in 1827 and in 1828 for the swearing in of the first government.

Monastery of Saint Nektarios

The Monastery of Saint Nektarios was built around 1904-1910 by the bishop, Pentapoleos Nektarios.

The Monastery is on the road to Saint Marina and is about 6 kilometres from the town of Aegina.

The church has two tall bell-towers and 4 rows of windows which all have red arches.

Faneromeni

Faneromeni is on the new road to Saint Marina. Below the exterior church of the 13th century are two smaller churches that have been saved.

In the second church, there is a wonderful icon of the Virgin Mary. Behind the chancel Table, a passage leads to a small cave.