The church of Zoodochos Pigi
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The church of Zoodochos Pigi called the Great Panagia, is the largest church of the country. The temple is located in the “Alefkandra” square, is Basilica with dome and you can admire the frescoes of. According to tradition, the icon founded in a well (pigadi in greek) and so it was named Panagia Pigadiotissa. On the basis of a text that has been found, its construction dates from 1667. In this document it is stated that there are notables of the island gathered to solve local problems.
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