Tag: Churches of Naxos

The Cyclades are from side to side full of churches and monasteries. Others are more central and others seem they hang on the rocks. You may even see churches in caves that you can only reach from the sea. One of those islands that have many well-preserved churches is Naxos. The most historic church of the approximately 130 Byzantine churches located in Naxos is the Panagia Drosiani. It is so special for the residents of the island but also for the visitors. Panagia Drosiani: The historic church of Naxos Panagia ...

Greece is full of monasteries, churches and chapels each with its own unique history. Of great interest is how some churches and monasteries were created and founded. Like the story that a steep chapel in the Cyclades Islands has. This is the chapel of Agios Sozon. One night several years ago, a merchant's ship was wrecked in the maritime area off the coast south of NaxosThe merchandise he had on the boat was oil and wine. In his battle with the waves, he told God that if he would be ...