Religious Tourism - Halkidiki

The footsteps of St Paul in Halkidiki (agiasma)

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On the eastern side of Nea Fokea, the known “Agiasma” (Holly water) of Apostle Paul is one of the most appealing and interesting landmarks.

Just across the road from the small fishing harbor of Nea Fokea, there is an arch, leading to the cave’s entrance. The rock work and...

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/12"][/vc_column][vc_column width="8/12"][vc_column_text]The rich religious history of Halkidiki is evident in the plethora of beautiful surviving churches from the early Christian period. The unique monastic state of Mount Athos has influenced the history of Greek Orthodox art. But besides the impressive monasteries of Mount Athos, you can discover the religious tradition of Halkidiki by...

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/12"][/vc_column][vc_column width="8/12"][vc_column_text]Halkidiki was introduced to Christianity in 50AD when the Apostle Paul passed through Apollonia on his way from Philippi to Thessaloniki. Christianity became the legal religion of the Roman State since the era of Constantine I (beginning of the 4th century AD) and during the reign of Theodosius I, it was proclaimed as...

Set in the main square of Afitos, the church of Agios Demetrios was built in 1858 on the ruins of an early Christian church.

Portfolio Category: Religious Tourism

The footsteps of St Paul in Halkidiki (agiasma)

Old churches in Halkidiki

Monasteries outside of Mount Athos

The church of Agios Demetrios

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