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Little Venice in Mikonos in Mykonos, The Aegean, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
 

Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena

 
 
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2026
1. Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena Marker
Inscription.  
Άγιος Νικόλαος της Καδένας
Τον πάνσεπτον ναόν τόνδε Νικολάου του εκ Μύρων της Λυκίας ανήγειρε το πρώτον Ιωάννης, κόμης του Βοϊνοβίκ, επί Αικατερίνης της Μεγάλης, των Ρώσσων αυτοκράτειρας, εν έτει 1770. Υπό του χρόνου δε φθαρέντα, ανήγειραν πάλιν εκ βάθρων, διά κοινής συνδρομής, οι της Μυκόνου, ταύτα επιστατούντος Αλκίνου και μετά ζήλου Νικολάου Φούστη, εν έτει 1909.

(English Translation)
Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena
This most venerable church of Nicholas of Myra in Lycia was first built by Ioannis, Count Voinovich, during the reign of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, in the year 1770. Having been damaged by time, it was rebuilt from its foundations through the joint contributions of the people of Mykonos, under the supervision of Alkino and through the zeal of Nikolaos Foustis, in the year 1909.
 
Erected 1909 by People of Mykonos.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
 
Location. 37° 26.85′ N, 25° 19.627′ E. Marker is in Mikonos, The Aegean, in Mykonos. It is in Little Venice. It is on Akti Kampani 0.1 kilometers west of P. Drakopoulou Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mikonos, The Aegean 846 00, Greece. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and specifically the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Εν πολέμω / Fallen in War (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Κάστρο Μυκόνου / Castle of Mykonos (about 120 meters away); Παραπορτιανή / Paraportiani (about 120 meters away); The Transfiguration of Christ (about 150 meters away); The Lions of the Naxians (approx. 7.4 kilometers away); Agora of the Italians (approx. 7.4 kilometers away); The Poros Temple (approx. 7.5 kilometers away); Temple of the Athenians (approx. 7.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mikonos.
 
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Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2026
2. Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena Marker
The marker is located above the church entrance.
Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2026
3. Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena Marker
The view of the small interior sanctuary.
Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2026
4. Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena Marker
The view of the church along the harbor looking towards the east.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Nov. 10, 2026