Thira in Santorini, The Aegean, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Catholic Church of Saint Stylianos
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2018
1. Catholic Church of Saint Stylianos Marker
The Greek text is on the left.
It is first mentioned in a list of Santorini churches, compiled in 1757 by the Catholic Archbishop of Naxos Pietro Martire de Stefani.
The church is of cruciform plan with dome, of Theran type. In the past, the façade and the bell-tower were decorated with western baroque motifs.
The church was owned by the family of Antonios Delendas or Krinos, whose daughter Flora, married to Nicholas F. Delendas, donated it in 1919 to the priest Nicholas F. Delendas. The latter, in his will bequeathed it to the Catholic Diocese of Thera in 1929.
The church floor once housed the family tomb.
The 1956 earthquake caused some damage to the church, but it was not destroyed.
It was repaired in 1988 and its patronal feast is celebrated on 26 November.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 36° 25.257′ N, 25° 25.776′ E. Marker is in Thira, The Aegean, in Santorini. Marker is on Agiou Ioannou, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Agiou Ioannou 356, Thira, The Aegean 847 00, Greece. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Santorini Cable Car
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More about this marker. Catholic Church of Saint Stylianos is located on the footpath next to the edge of the cliff forming the caldera of Santorini.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2018
2. Catholic Church of Saint Stylianos and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2018
3. Catholic Church of Saint Stylianos
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
