Ekklisia Agios Spiridon

Beautiful

Against the deepest of azure skies, its light hued façade looked wonderful. Double bell towers frame the very attractive profile of ornate windows and triple arched marble entrance. Ascending the s...

Beautiful interior

A lovely church in typical Greek Orthodox style. The walls are handpainted with their patron saints almost to the ceiling. Powerful air conditioning!

Closed due to works

The church was closed when we visited Piraeus due to works, so we couldn't visit it, but the small chapel some stairs underneath it, was open so we could light a candle.

Peaceful few moments from a busy schedule.

We all need some peace and tranquillity from the hum drum of every day life. Take a just a few moment out and gather your thoughts about loved ones who have passed on.

Sample of Greek neoclassicism

Original Text

The temple dedicated to St. Spiridon did not make a great impression on me - I liked the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Pirea more and the Church of St. Dionysia. But as a model of the Greek architecture it n ...