Haghios Andreas church, Orthodox church in Patisia, Athens, Greece

Haghios Andreas church stands within the Syngros estate, surrounded by pines, cypresses, and olive trees near central Athens. The structure combines religious function with a quiet setting tucked within a private property.

Haghios Andreas dates from the second half of the 16th century, when it served as the catholicon of a small monastery dependent on the monastery of Agia Filothei of Athens. The church was restored in 1942 by Anastasios Orlandos and painted by the iconographer Fotis Kontoglou. It is said to have been built on the ruins of an ancient temple, since fragments are built into and scattered around the church.

The church is dedicated to Saint Andrew, but its name is tied to Saint Philothei of Athens, who was tortured by the Turks in 1588 at a column that still stands before the iconostasis. She was buried on the right side of the sanctuary before her relics were moved to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.

The church receives visitors regularly during Sunday services and welcomes those interested in attending worship or observing the architecture. Being located on private grounds means access and visiting times may be limited.

The church is said to have been built on the ruins of an ancient temple: fragments of ancient masonry are visible both around the building and inside it. The marble columns of the interior and the graves discernible beneath the floor are further details visitors often miss.