Church of Saint John, Anogeia

In the main square of Anogeia, just below the Town Hall, you’ll find the Church of Saint John.
This is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the area — one of the few that were not destroyed by the German occupiers during the war.

For many years, it stood as the only place of worship in Anogeia, serving as a powerful symbol of religious faith.
Inside, the church houses impressive frescoes from the 14th century, including the rare depiction of Panagia Glykofilousa.

Architecturally, Saint John is a two-aisled, barrel-vaulted church.
The southern aisle is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, while the northern one honours the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple.

Though desecrated by both Turkish and German looting, Saint John still stands proud, its stone walls quietly chronicling centuries of history.