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Greece - Agia Varvara, Saint Paisios tree church
Nearby the hamlet of Agia Varvara one can find a unique tiny church, build in the trunk of a 300 year huge oak tree. This tree church is dedicated to Saint Paisios. It is believed that Saint Paisios, one of the most beloved figures in the Orthodox Church, passed through the area in his youth, going to nearby villages to carry out carpentry work and repairs in local houses.
The blessed tree had suffered severe destruction and fire, resulting in deteriorating condition. With each passing year, its condition worsened and there was a fear it might collapse. However , thanks to a local villager, the weak tree was internally shielded with local stone. A miracle happened and the tree has turned green again.
On the outside, there is a small bell, while on the inside, which only holds two people, there is a recess where the visitor can light his candle, a candelabrum, an icon of Christ, an icon of the Virgin Mary and in the center the icon of Saint Paisios.
The blessed tree had suffered severe destruction and fire, resulting in deteriorating condition. With each passing year, its condition worsened and there was a fear it might collapse. However , thanks to a local villager, the weak tree was internally shielded with local stone. A miracle happened and the tree has turned green again.
On the outside, there is a small bell, while on the inside, which only holds two people, there is a recess where the visitor can light his candle, a candelabrum, an icon of Christ, an icon of the Virgin Mary and in the center the icon of Saint Paisios.
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Thanks for sharing the pictures and invaluable information.
Best wishes and a good weekend.
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne clubIt was quite a drive to visit that little church, but worth it.
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces informations.
Bonne et agréable fin de semaine clémente.
Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
Bon weekend. Amitiés
a fascinating place you show us!
Fantastic series that allows me to visit it and observe all the dazzling details, Jaap!
Many thanks too for interesting information!
A delightful series...........and a fascinating narrative.
thank you for the interesting notes Jaap
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition
Great colours too.
Perhaps the smallest church on earth?
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
Have a nice weekend***
Bonne semaine, Jaap !
The originality of this "construction" is worth the diversions and your beautiful captures.
Without your Notes I will be lost, worst, had lost useful and sensible information.
belle journée mon ami♫
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