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Ayios Ionannis

Kalopanagiotis

5 story sections20 min 32 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

5 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation3:27

    Welcome to the peaceful reaches of the Marathasa Valley along the eastern bank of the Setrachos River where the magnificent Church of St John the Lampadistis stands nestled amidst the forested slopes of the Troodos mountain range…

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  2. 2Katholikon of Saint Herakleidios4:35

    Hidden for centuries within the rugged mountain range this eleventh century structure appears from the outside to be a simple timber roofed building yet the moment you step through its heavy wooden doors you are instantly…

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  3. 3Chapel of Saint John the Lampadistis & Reliquary4:06

    Built directly above the sacred burial spot of Saint John the Lampadistis this holy chapel possesses a deeply moving history serving for centuries as a revered place of pilgrimage and miraculous healing. Step into this sacred…

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  4. 4The Common Narthex4:13

    The breathtaking murals covering the walls of this common narthex were painted by a master artist who fled the tragic fall of Constantinople in fourteen fifty three seeking refuge high within these quiet Troodos mountains.…

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  5. 5The Latin Chapel4:11

    Constructed during the second half of the fifteenth century inside an active Orthodox monastic complex this vaulted sanctuary stands as an extraordinary historical monument built specifically for Catholic worshipers. The…

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What is Ayios Ionannis?

Ayios Ionannis is a place in Kalopanagiotis with 5 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationKalopanagiotis
TypeHeritage
Story sections5
Total length20 min 32 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates34.9923, 32.8302
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