Agios Ioannis the Theologist church
Agios Ioannis the Theologist church is a cruciform domed church in Plaka.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
The first restoration took place during the first years of the country's independence.
1975 Restoration works.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Constructed at the end of the 12th century.
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
This church is dedicated to Saint John the Theologist, it is a two-column cruciform inscribed church with an octagonal dome of the Athenian type and a narthex. Its masonry follows the brick-enclosed system, with the exception of a part of the south side. The frescoes are from the 13th century and are a rare example of frescoes of that time in Athens. The floor and the templon are newer.
What I can't see
It was used as the parish chapel of the church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas. It is one of the few cases of Byzantine churches in Plaka that have preserved their original form, without subsequent additions and serious changes. According to tradition, during the siege of the Acropolis in 1687, Morosini had placed 2 cannons here.
Info
- Address: Erotokritou and Erechtheos St.
Bibliography
Zivas D.A.., (2012), Αρχιτεκτονικός Οδηγός Αθηνών, [Architectural Guide of Athens], Cultural Foundation of Pireos Group
Bouras C., (2010), Βυζαντινή Αθήνα, 10ος– 12ος αιώνα, [Byzantine Athens 10th– 12th century], Benaki Museum
