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Churches in Athens
Agios Elissaios (Saint
Elissaios)
The remains of the church of Saint Elissaios are on Areos street,
opposite the archaeological site of Hadrian’s Library on
the corner of Dexippou street. The church was built during Ottoman
rule, possibly during the 17the century. It belonged to Chomationas
Logethetis, a Greek who functioned as consul of England in Athens,
whose house was nearby. During the German occupation, in 1943,
the church was demolished against regulations by his owner, commander
Kazakos.
Historical
descriptions and drawings provide information about the church’s
appearance. It was an aisle-less church with a wooden roof with
sculptural and architectural elements from other building incorporated
into the external walls.
This
small church is connected with the city’s modern history.
At the end of the 19th century it was frequented by the writer
Alexandros Papadiamantis and his cousin Alexandros Moraitidis
who sung there. At that time many important scholars and writers
attended mass at the church.
Areos street
Monastiraki
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glossary.