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Churches
in Athens
Agia Maria Chrissokastriotissa (Saint
Maria
Chrissokastriotissa)
The
church of Saint Mary Chrissokastriotissa, dedicated to the Assumption
of the Virgin, is on the northern side of the foot of the Acropolis.
It is a single-naved 17th century church named after the fact
that it was close to the city walls (kastro = defensive wall).
According
to legend, during the Ottoman rule, there was always an oil-lamp
burning in the church in honor of the Virgin Mary who was
believed to heal sick children.
North side of the Acropolis – Anafiotika
Monastiraki
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