Agios Minas Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Heraklion, Greece

Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox cathedral in central Heraklion, the seat of the Archbishop of Crete. Its pale yellow and cream stone facade carries the inscription "ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΜΗΝΑ" and "ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ" above three arched doorways, with three tall arched windows and two circular medallions above; a red dome rises behind. The plan is cruciform with a central dome on a high drum, and two bell towers stand at the northeastern and southeastern corners.

Construction began in 1862 but faced delays during the Cretan Revolution from 1866 to 1869. The cathedral was finally completed in 1895 after decades of interrupted work.

The interior holds religious frescoes and icons that reflect Orthodox Christian tradition and faith. Visitors can sense how this space remains central to the spiritual life of local believers.

The cathedral sits on a large central plaza and is easy to reach on foot or by public transit. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing when entering and be respectful of ongoing worship.

The small church of Agios Minas, built in 1735, stands beside the cathedral and is called by locals "the little Agios Minas". It served the growing Christian community before the larger building was founded in 1862.