Saint George Diasoritis, Naxos

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Saint George Diasoritis, Naxos, Eastern Orthodox church in Halki, Naxos, Greece.

The Saint George Diasoritis church exhibits a cross-in-square layout with a central dome supported by four built piers and a lower narthex.

Built around 1001, this Byzantine church contains an inscription in the narthex referencing John the Protospatharios, indicating its connection to Byzantine administration.

The interior walls display multiple layers of frescoes from the 11th and 13th centuries, including representations of Christ Pantocrator and the Twelve Great Feasts.

Located 600 meters from Halki village, the church opens during July and August with volunteer staff providing information to visitors.

The church features two arcosolia within the narthex that served as burial chambers, making it a rare architectural example on Naxos island.

Location: Naxos and Lesser Cyclades Municipality

Inception: 11 century

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.06606,25.48072

Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:46

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