Byzantine Murals

11.05.2011

Introduction to the wall paintings of the catholicon

The frescoed decoration of the catholicon is much later than the time of the church's construction. The oldest layer of frescoes was discovered...

11.05.2011

Introduction to the frescoes of the main church

The iconographic program of the main church is divided into three zones. The themes of the Dodecahortos (Nativity, Epiphany, Christ...) dominate.

11.05.2011

Mural of the main church of the catholicon with the representation of Saint Eustathius of Thessaloniki, year 1312

The fresco of Saint Eustathius of Thessaloniki is included in the series of hierarchs depicted in three consecutive zones in the presbytery...