Agia Theodora at Vasta, Arcadia, is undoubtedly one of the strangest churches in Greece. A chapel that defies the laws of physics. Result; His reputation has become known not only in Greece but also abroad. A truly special temple, which causes awe to the visitor but also to anyone who sees his photos. This is because the seventeen trees spring up from its roof, and compose a unique image but are also a scenery that causes admiration and emotion. Let's get to know her better.
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Agia Theodora Vasta Arcadia: The chapel that defies the laws of physics
Agia Theodora is, therefore, a chapel located in the village of Vasta in Arcadia. It is one of the strangest but also picturesque churches in the world and you will find it just a few kilometers away from the Megalopolis of Arcadia specifically near the village of Isari.
It is no coincidence that it is said to defy the laws of physics since the trunks and branches of seventeen trees pass through the roof and walls without the church being damaged. A small Byzantine church was erected in the 12th century AD in honor of Saint Theodora who was executed in the area. It is only four meters wide and five meters long.
The roots of the trees are not visible, but water gushes from the foundations of the temple, which constantly feeds the seventeen impressive trees. This particular chapel has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as a "miraculous chapel". But what does religious tradition say about the chapel? According to her, the number of trees is as many as the years of Saint Theodora when she died. Legend has it that at the spot where she was executed, her blood became a river and her hair became trees.
Agia Theodora Vasta Arcadia: How to get there
The distance from Athens - Agia Theodora at Vasta Arcadia is about 215 km. After taking the national network Athens - Corinth, choose Corinth - Tripoli - Kalamata. You pass the ring road of Megalopoli and going to Kalamata you find the junction for Agia Theodora - Isari. Turn right and follow the signs for Agia Theodora - Vasta - Isari. You pass the villages of Apiditsa and Choremi. You leave behind the village of Isari and the next stop is Agia Theodora. The area has parking.
- The church of Agia Theodora Vasta in Arcadia celebrates on September 11th and attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
The strange churches of Greece
The chapel of Agia Theodora is indeed very special and strange but not the only special one in Greece. One of them is located in Syros and is known as the strange chapel inside the cave and is accompanied by legend with the fisherman. Equally impressive is the Greek church without a roof that stands out all over the world. If you are in Attica, it is worth knowing what it is the "Dirty church" in a cave in Attica which few people know but also the 1,000-year-old church in the center of Athens that you may not have noticed. Also, do you know who he is? the oldest Christian temple in Athens? Traveling around Greece you discover special churches that have their special history.
