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St Constantine and St Helen Church in Gouves: A Popular Venue for Special Occasions!

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Nestled in the heart of the coastal avenue of Kato Gouves, just a stone's throw away from the beach and within close proximity to hotels and numerous shops, stands the beautiful and picturesque Church of Agios Konstantinos and Agia Eleni.

Countless individuals opt for this church as the backdrop for their weddings or, even more frequently, the christening of their children, drawn to its enchanting setting, especially as the sun sets.

It is a single-aisled, vaulted church constructed in 1910. According to the Municipality of Hersonissos, the stones used in its construction are said to have been brought down from the mountain by rainfall, as per local tradition.

The church celebrates its feast day on 21st May.

Photos: Wikimedia Commons

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