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Agios Ioannis Theologos Church in Lentas

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Lentas is a stunning coastal village located in the southern region of Heraklion.

If you happen to be in the area, don't miss the opportunity to explore a remarkable church, Agios Ioannis Theologos. This Byzantine church was constructed using materials from the ancient basilica, upon which the present-day church stands.

As per the Ministry of Culture, towards the end of the 19th century AD, the local inhabitants constructed a small-aisled, vaulted chapel dedicated to St John the Theologian in the location of the Holy Bema of the basilica.

Discover further details about the basilica here.

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