Metamorphosis tou Sotiros
(Transfiguration of the Saviour)
18th century
The small church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour is located in the Samaria National Park, close to the now-abandoned village of the same name. It is believed to date from the 18th century.
It is a long, narrow, single-nave church, roofed with a pointed barrel vault without supporting arches. The north wall is built up against the cliffside. A characteristic feature of the church is that its northern wall is adjacent to a natural rock.
The overall dimensions of the building are approximately 5.69 x 5.35 x 3.08 m. (length x width x height). There is a simple rectangular doorway in the west wall, with a plain wooden lintel and a simple slate cornice.
The other openings in the church are a small square window in the south wall and the window in the conch of the apse, a small rectangular opening lacking sculptural decoration or other notable features. The church is plastered inside and out, including the gabled roof.
The church has undergone minor interventions which have not affected its architecture, mainly with regard to the conservation of the plasterwork. The area surrounding the church is interesting and includes the cemetery of the abandoned village.
The church before the start of the works
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