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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…
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…
The Hospitality of Abraham
Abraham is offering hospitality to the Three Angels depicted blessing with their right hand. Abraham and Sarra are serving at the table. The wall - painting is found on the south wall of the Naos of the Enkleistra and was renovated in 1503 A.D.
Saint John the Baptist (Prodromos)
The wall-painting of Saint John the Baptist is depicted inside a medallion and is part of the wall - painting of the Pantocrator, which is found on the west ceiling of the Bema in the Enkleistra.
General view of the Vault of the North Aisle of the Katholikon with Stanzas Η, Θ, Ι, Κ, Λ, Μ incorporated.
General view of the vault of the north Aisle of the Katholikon, with the Stanzas Η, Θ, Ι, Κ, Λ, Μ depicted. This vault is decorated with the 24 Stanzas of the Akathist hymn to the Virgin. Every Stanza starts with a letter of the Greek…
General view of the Vault of the North Aisle of the Katholikon with Stanzas Θ , Ι, Κ, Λ incorporated.
General view of the vault of the north Aisle of the Katholikon , with the Stanzas Θ , Ι, Κ, Λ depicted. Τhe vault of the north aisle is decorated with the 24 Stanzas of the Akathist hymn to the Virgin. Every Stanza starts with a letter of the…
General view of the Vault of the North Aisle of the Katholikon with Stanzas Σ , Τ, Υ, Φ, incorporated.
General view of the Vault of the North Aisle of the Katholikon, with the Stanzas Σ, Τ, Υ, Φ, depicted. Τhe vault of the north aisle of the Katholikon is decorated with the 24 Stanzas of the Akathist hymn to the Virgin. Every Stanza starts…
General view of the Vault of the North Aisle of the Katholikon with Stanzas Χ, Ψ, Ω, incorporated.
General view of the vault of the north Aisle of the Katholikon with the Stanzas Χ, Ψ, Ω depicted . Τhe vault of the north aisle of the Katholikon is decorated with the 24 Stanzas of the Akathist hymn to the Virgin. Every Stanza starts with a…