Greece - Feneos, Saint Fanourios Chapel

The picturesque chapel of Saint Fanourios ( Εξωκλήσι Αγίου Φανουρίου) is situated on a small peninsula of Lake Doxa, jutting out into the center of the lake. The chapel was originally the church of the first monastery built in the Feneos plain in the 13th century, dedicated to Saint George.

At the end of the 17th century flooding of the rivers Doxa and Olvios forced the monks to abandon the original momastery and to build a new one at a higher location. However, the original chapel of the old monastery remained intact over the centuries and was rededicated in 1991 to Saint Fanourios to prevent it from falling into disuse. (Next to the chapel one can see some remains of the old monastery: PiP3).

Architecturally, the Saint Fanourios Chapel does not display any particular interest, but in combination with the natural beauty reflected in the waters of the lake, it creates a unique and idyllic image. Over the past three decades, it has become the landmark of the area.