submitted by George Vardas on 29.01.2005
The rear of the church of Myrtidiotissa
submitted by Peter Vanges on 20.01.2005
One of the dedicated monks during prayer at Myrtidia, Kythera. From: Chapter 40, The monastery of Myrtidiotissa pp. 199. Peter Vanges Kythera. A History. Publisher: Kytherian Association of Australia. 1993. See previous entry, for an exposition of the history of the monastery.
From, Chapter 40, pp. 193-199. Peter Vanges Kythera. A History. Publisher: Kytherian Association of Australia. 1993. Kythera is full of churches. There is a church in every village, every town, on hill tops, in valleys or caves near the sea, or hidden in the centre of the island. These are simple, beautiful or majestic depending on where they are located. But none is more revered, none is so inspiring, none is so important, ...
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 11.01.2005
agios yiannis in the platia of trifyllianika which celebrates on the 29th. of august.
submitted by Kiriaki Orfanos on 06.01.2005
Papa Levounis. This picture hangs in his cell, number 10, at the monastery - Myrtidiotissa. He left a written document allowing any of his descendants to stay in that cell. "When I was about ten or eleven my mother and I stayed at Myrtidia from the first of August, where it is traditional for people to stay for a period fifteen days to celebrate the Panagia’s entry into heaven. The end of this time was celebrated by a dance in the church square". From ...
submitted by George Poulos on 26.12.2004
Circa 990 AD Obverse Christ as King of Kings Example of Byzantine metalwork. [Not held on the island of Kythera.] Image courtesy of Gordon Morrison
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 09.12.2004
bell tower of a little church on the main road at manitohori just before chora.
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 06.12.2004
where ever you look in kythera you will see churhes of all shapes and sizes. agios kosmas is at palochora . the church is in a remote part of palochora and one asks the question who on earth went to this church in its day.
another view of the splendid interior of myrtithia.15th of august.
submitted by George Poulos on 06.12.2004
Sophios photograph of the Myrtidiotissa Icon taken c.1950's. This photograph was circulated as a Postcard at the time.
submitted by George Poulos on 03.12.2004
The healing amulets are clearly visible on the bar in front of the icon of Myrtidiotissa.
Although not clear from this photograph, the domed roof is adorned by a magnificent golden icon of Christ.
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 02.12.2004
our icon of the virgin mary at myrtitha which is worshiped by all of us.
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 01.12.2004
the wall and ayios andonis at palochora . wonder how much longer the wall will stay up?
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 01.10.2005
agia elesa 1st august.
the bell tower of agios nikolas agia pelagia. underneath the cape of the church is a little cave which you can swim into it.the church is always unlocked go and light candle and say a little prayer
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 16.11.2004
29th august st. john church service trifyllanika
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 31.10.2004
the church of ayia vravara as the drawing submitted by george poulos at palochora.
submitted by George Poulos on 30.10.2004
The church of Saint Varvara. "This 13th century church is a fine example of Byzantine architecture with beuatiful proportions. It is located at the now abandoned Byzantine city of Paliohora. Unfortunately, it has been neglected and all the interior decorations destroyed. With a very strong influence of Monemvasian architecture, this church deserves to be preserved as it is unique both in its architecture and history." From, Peter D Vanges, Kythera. A history ...
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 16.10.2005
the beautiful byzantine church of ayios theodoros which can be found just outside potamos.
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