The frescoes of the main church

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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...

11.05.2011

Mural of the main church of the catholicon with the representation of the Resurrection of Lazarus, year 1312 and minimal later interventions

The Resurrection of Lazarus is depicted in a large-scale painting on the western arch of the main church of the catholicon. The composition...

11.05.2011

Mural of the main church of the catholicon with the representation of Vaioforos, year 1312 and extensive later interventions

The Virgin Mary is depicted in a large painting on the western arch of the main church of the catholicon. The composition is distinguished by...

11.05.2011

Mural of the main church of the catholicon with the depiction of the Baptism, year 1312

The multi-faceted composition of the Baptism of Christ is depicted in a dominant position in the quadrant of the southern choir of the catholicon, opposite...

11.05.2011

Mural of the main church of the catholicon with the representation of the Transfiguration, year 1312 (the lower part of the composition)

The composition of the Transfiguration of Christ is depicted in the upper zone of the southern arch of the catholicon. The upper part of the...

11.05.2011

Mural of the main church of the catholicon with the representation of the Ascension, year 1312, with newer overpaintings

The scene of the Ascension occupies the entire area of ​​the eastern arch of the catholicon. In the center is depicted Christ being taken up...

11.05.2011

Mural of the main church of the catholicon with the depiction of the Last Supper, year 1312, with newer overpaintings

The composition of the Last Supper is located in the lower zone of the southern choir of the catholicon. As a whole, it maintains the...