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Εntrance to the Naos of the Enkleistra-Narthex
In the spandrel above the entrance to the Enkleistra (Narthex), the Annunciation of the Virgin has survived in a good condition. On the left are depicted Saint Peter and Saint Gregory the Theologian and in the nearby niche Saint Gregory Bishop of…
''Noli me tangere'' (Don' t touch me)
After the Ressurection (Anastasis), Christ appears to the two women ''myrophoroi''. He salutes them and gives them His blessing while they are bowing down before him as a sign of veneration. The wall - painting is found on the east wall, first on…
The Resurrection (Anastasis)
On the wall - painting Christ is depicted wearing a brown chlamys, highlighted with a web of yellow brushlines. Christ raises Adam holding him with his right hand while in his left he holds the Cross. Christ stands on the broken crossed gates of Hell…
The Last Supper
Christ is having His Last Supper with his disciples before the Crucifixion. Judas is seated opposite Christ and attempts to catch the food from the table. It is a scene from " The Passion Cycle ". The wall - painting was renovated in 1503 A.D .…
The Washing of the feet
Christ washes the feet of His disciples as a proof of love towards them. It is Peter's turn but he refuses, so Christ responds with the following words : " If I don't wash your feet , you will not be able to follow Me " . Peter removes his…
The Founding Inscription of 1503 A.D
On the west wall of the Naos, an inscription informs us that the Naos of the Enkleistra was hewn, built and painted with the contribution and much toil of Saint Neophytos the Recluse in 1196, while in 1503 "the present part of the decoration and…
Culvert bed and office of Saint Neophytos
''Charadrion'' is called the stone bed of Saint Neophytos to denote the hard surface with no mattress. On the north wall two small niches served as a place to put his ink-pot and feather. This space was painted with colored circles and Crosses. His…
Wall-paintings of the tomb of Saint Neophytos
Above the tomb of Saint Neophytos, to the left side, is found the wall - painting of the Crucifixion. At the north wall there is a shallow niche where Virgin Mary is depicted seated on a throne holding Christ surrounded by two bishops looking on…
Christ
Christ is seated on a luxurious throne, giving His blessing and holding a closed Gospel with a painted cross. This wall-painting is found on the north wall of the Naos in the Enkleistra.
Saint Gregory the Theologian
Saint Gregory is dressed with all his sacerdotal vestments and the white ''homophoron'' with crosses. He holds a gospel closed and ornamented with precious stones while he blesses with his right hand. His curly beard is reminiscent of ancient Greek…