Panagia Vrefotrofos in Agios Nikolaos

Stroll through the charming alleys of Agios Nikolaos town.

Somewhere amidst the alleys, you'll encounter a remarkable church that warrants a pause for admiration.

It is the elongated Church of Panagia Vrefotrofos. According to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, it's the outcome of two consecutive extensions to the west of the original single-aisled vaulted church.

The original church and its initial extension feature two layers of frescoes. The oldest, dating back to the first decades of the 14th century, adorn the eastern part, depicting scenes from the Christological and Mariological cycles. The second layer, characterised by the so-called academic style of the latter half of the 14th century, is limited to the arch in the westernmost section of the church.

The church commemorates its feast days on 8th September and 3rd February.

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