Fishing Harbor of Zakynthos

St. Dionysios of Zakynthos

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June 16th 2011
Today we decided to get a small taste of Greece on our own. So, we walked along the fishing harbor until we came across a large Greek Orthodox church named after the patron saint of the island... St. Dionysios (St. Denis). Never have I seen so many icons in one place. Every square inch of the walls and ceiling were covered with iconic drawings of Christ, Mary, the saints, angels, and the miracle s ... read more

Europe » Greece » Ionian Islands » Zakynthos

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more