Metropolitan Cathedral of Panagia Spilaiotissa

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Panagia Spilaiotissa (Greek: Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Παναγίας Σπηλαιώτισσας) or Holy Metropolitan Church of Corfu is the cathedral of the Metropolis of Corfu, Paxoi and the Diapontian Islands. It is located in the center of the city of Corfu, Greece. It was consecrated in honor of Panagia Spilaiotissa, Saint Vlasios Sevastias and Saint Theodora. The cathedral celebrates on February 11 and August 15.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panagia Spilaiotissa
Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Παναγίας Σπηλαιώτισσας
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panagia Spilaiotissa is located in Greece
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panagia Spilaiotissa
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panagia Spilaiotissa
39°37′33″N 19°55′17″E / 39.62583°N 19.92139°E / 39.62583; 19.92139
LocationCorfu City, Corfu
CountryGreece
Language(s)Greek
DenominationGreek Orthodox
History
StatusOpen
DedicationPanagia Spilaiotissa, Saint Vlasios and Saint Theodora
DedicatedFebruary 11
August 15
Architecture
Completed1577
Administration
MetropolisMetropolis of Corfu, Paxoi and the Diapontian Islands

The church was built in 1577 on the ruins of an ancient church, and was dedicated to Saint Vlasios. In the 18th century, the cathedral was rebuilt in the Baroque style. In 1841, the church became the cathedral of the Holy Metropolis.[1]

The two main holy objects located inside the church are the icon of Panagia Spilaiotissa and the relics of Saint Theodora, which were transferred from Constantinople to Corfu in 1460.[2]

References

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  1. ^ https://imcorfu.gr/ekklisies-mones/mitropolitikos-naos/
  2. ^ "Праведная царица Греческая Феодора". Archived from the original on 2014-03-10. Retrieved 2014-07-07.
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