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Agia Fotini

 

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Agia Fotini
(Saint Photini)

 

The church of Saint Fotini Samaritissa is located at the beginning of Kallirois street, near the Olympeion, on the place where the banks of the river Ilissos used to be. It is dedicated to Fotini of Samarela, a prostitute who gave Christ a cup of water. Today the church is particularly popular because of various ceremonies as it is surrounded by a park.

It was built in 1872 on the location where, during the 1830s, the Bavarian soldier’s cemetery was. It has had its present form since its renovation in 1986. It is believed that the church was built on the remains of an ancient monument dedicated to Hekate. Close to the church, one can still see the remains of another ancient monument dedicated to Pan.

Location map Beginning of Kallirois and Ardittou streets
Nearest metro station Acropoli
For typical words, please consult our Greek glossary.

 
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