Apostle Andrew
The Apostle Andrew, brother of the Apostle Peter, after the Ascension of the Lord, preached throughout the coastal regions of Bithynia, Pontus, and Thrace. He then went to Patras in Achaia, in the Peloponnese, where he was crucified by the proconsul Aegeates
Excerpt from the one-of-a-kind illuminated Synaxarion (Menologion) of Basil II (Vat.gr.1613), a priceless work unique in the world, demonstrating the exceptional connection between Byzantine art and religious tradition
The Holy Cathedral of Saint Andrew
1 + 12 domes
One large dome and 12 smaller domes symbolize Christ and the 12 Apostles.
220 m2 of fresco of the Virgin Mary
in the apse of the Church. It depicts the Virgin Mary holding the city of Patras in her arms, including the Sacred Church of Saint Andrew.
5-m dome
Cross
12 bell towers
60 m x 52 m x 46 m
length x width x height of church
7.500 people
capacity
120.000 visitors
annually
50 years
of operation
The Christmas-themed park of
Love
18 Nov. 2024 - 7 Jan. 2025
daily 10.00 έως 22.00
- Christmas market
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