The ancient icon is very beautiful. The style and location of the church is superb. The separate campanile and square make a very fitting setting.
Liked the view out of the church as it is in the middle of the castle, from there you can see the Aegean sea and the upper city
It is not the size, nor the ornamental style or the wealth but rather the historical imprint that appeals to the place apart from its plain but capturing beauty and the right positioning of the building. Unique hagiography of Christ Bridegroom pulled to His Martyrdom.
Very atmospheric; superb icon of Christ now back in the Church and closely guarded and preserved. Certainly worth visiting after your climb up the Rock.
It seems to be very beautiful, but we could just look inside while they were preparing a wedding; as the may church in the "Kastro", it is a pity that they do not propose a Sunday service; it would be an opportunity to discover the orthodox culture
We could see this gorgeous church from our hotel . It is all part of the charm walking around this beautiful town of Monemvasia. Don't miss it!
Walking through town this church is worth a stop. it is typical and interesting.
Please do go inside the bright cool interior of this ancient church. The icons are not particularly old, and they feel more Roman or Russian than Byzantine, but the overall impact is of grace and peace. The pulpit with icons of Cgrist and the evangelists is lovely. The courtyard is shaded and spacious, a lovely spot to rest on a hot day.
The interior of the church is not at all interesting -- and not air conditioned when we went in the summer, so it was very hot. One room in the back (with a cracked painting) had AC, but there was no information about the painting provided.
The church and the central square are landmarks in this jewel of a town,We loved very much to walk around the small but animated old lower town, with its quaint antique shops and cozy restaurant and bars.