Paleá Kokkiniá, Eastern Orthodox church in Piraeus, Greece
Paleá Kokkiniá is an Eastern Orthodox church in Piraeus featuring domes and traditional design elements throughout its interior and exterior. The building includes a main prayer hall with an altar area decorated with religious imagery and ornamental details characteristic of Orthodox architecture.
The church was established following the arrival of Greek families from Asia Minor to Piraeus in 1922 who settled in the area. These newcomers created a spiritual center that reflected their religious traditions and helped them build community in their new home.
The church serves as a gathering place for the local Greek community during major Orthodox festivals and religious celebrations throughout the year. Regular liturgies connect families to their faith and heritage in ways that shape daily life in this neighborhood.
The church is accessible to visitors during service times and for quiet visits outside of active worship. Modest dress is appropriate when visiting, and it is respectful to be aware of ongoing prayers or ceremonies.
The church sits in a port district where spiritual life coexists with the daily reality of an industrial working area. This location makes it a notable example of how faith and harbor work merged within the same community.
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