{"id":66835,"date":"2023-12-03T10:13:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T08:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/agia-theodora-one-of-the-strangest-churches-in-greece\/66835\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T18:25:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:25:47","slug":"agia-theodora-one-of-the-strangest-churches-in-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/agia-theodora-one-of-the-strangest-churches-in-greece\/66835\/","title":{"rendered":"Agia Theodora Vasta Arcadia: One of the strangest churches in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

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Five strange churches of Greece \u2013 Unique photos<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Agia Theodora Vasta Arcadia: The chapel that defies the laws of physics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The famous Saint Theodora in Vasta, Arcadia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Saint Theodora. The image of the church impresses!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The trees spring from the roof of Agia Theodora<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n