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Greece - Palatitsia, Church of Saint Demetrius
The church of Saint Demetrius (Agios Demetrios) is dating back to the year of 1570. It has been rebuilt with materilas from the royal palace of Philip II in Agaai, at the location of a Byzantine cemetery in the 16th century. The three-nave basilica is characterized by its lavish wall paintings made by a group of hagiographers from Lianotopi Kozani, the origin of famous hagiographers of that time. Shortly after its erection in 1591 a spacious narthex was added to the church.
Rich interior decoration, with rare wall paintings, is added to the admirable architectural design of the structure and the refined construction. Half of the wall paintings were created by Nicholaos Zografos and “narrated” the life of Christ and Saint Demetrios, portrayed saints, prophets and martyrs of the Church, the Assumption of the Theotokos and the Platytera of Heaven. The rest of the wall paints, which belong to an unknown artist, depict the Last Judgment while among the figures of the triumphant and victorious stands Alexander the Great. This is a rare presentation of high aesthetics and great historical value. Some parts of the wooden iconostasis are preserved intact.
The Church of Saint Demetrius, which is designated as a monument by UNESCO, remained closed and deserted for decades, until 2017 when its restoration and maintenance were approved. Nowadays the church is open to the public.
The Church of Saint Demetrius is a real hidden gem. It is tucked away completely outside the little village of Palatitsia behind a cemetery. We were fortunately welcomed by a caretaker, who also opened the church and lit the lights.
Rich interior decoration, with rare wall paintings, is added to the admirable architectural design of the structure and the refined construction. Half of the wall paintings were created by Nicholaos Zografos and “narrated” the life of Christ and Saint Demetrios, portrayed saints, prophets and martyrs of the Church, the Assumption of the Theotokos and the Platytera of Heaven. The rest of the wall paints, which belong to an unknown artist, depict the Last Judgment while among the figures of the triumphant and victorious stands Alexander the Great. This is a rare presentation of high aesthetics and great historical value. Some parts of the wooden iconostasis are preserved intact.
The Church of Saint Demetrius, which is designated as a monument by UNESCO, remained closed and deserted for decades, until 2017 when its restoration and maintenance were approved. Nowadays the church is open to the public.
The Church of Saint Demetrius is a real hidden gem. It is tucked away completely outside the little village of Palatitsia behind a cemetery. We were fortunately welcomed by a caretaker, who also opened the church and lit the lights.
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Have a good weekend.
Thx for sharing this series, Jaap!
HFF, enjoy the weekend.
Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
It brings here to the past and facts of an era that I respect much.
Impeccable as usual.
And the Note, as usual, an happening in itself.
Thank you.
Dnke Jaap
So thanks for images and excellent explanation, Jaap!
Great information, thank you!
You were very lucky the caretaker let you in and put on the lights to enable you to capture this stunning series of the amazing interior. The detail you've captured is awesome. The wall painting are in remarkable condition considering their age!
Another well researched and interesting narrative to go with the photos Jaap. Very well done!
Best wishes
Füsun
HFF all the best TOZ
Bonne fin de semaine, Jaap ! HFF !
Schöne Grüße und ein angenehmes Wochenende
Erich
HFF and have a very good weekend, Jaap.
Einen nachträglichen HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Jaap!
bon dimanche Jaap ! je repasse très vite************************amitiés♫
Have a great weekend
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