Holy Church of Saint Nicholas

Donation Receiver:
Holy Church of Saint Nicholas
Sector:
Religion
Implementation Body:
AEGEAS Non-Profit Civil Company
Year:
2024
Location:
Sidirokastro, Messenia

Sidirokastro, with approximately 200 permanent residents, is located about 19 kilometers northeast of Kyparissia. It takes its name from the old village and the strong fortress of the same name, Sidirokastro, which existed during the Byzantine period. In 1460, the Ottomans completely destroyed both the village and the fortress.
The history of the present-day settlement begins around 1650–1700, when a new, strong, and prosperous village was built at the foot of the ruined castle.

Ο ναός του Αγίου Νικολάου θεμελιώθηκε το 1912 στη θέση της παλαιότερης εκκλησίας που καταστράφηκε από τον Ιμπραήμ Πασά. Στο εσωτερικό του ναού φυλάσσονται σημαντικά κειμήλια, όπως το ιερό δισκοπότηρο που κοινώνησαν το 1821 οι οπλαρχηγοί της περιοχής και το ιερό Ευαγγέλιο με το οποίο μυήθηκαν στη Φιλική Εταιρεία.

DONATION OF THE NON-PROFIT CIVIL COMPANY AEGEAS

  • Repair works on the dome of the church.
Athanasios and Marina Martinos Foundation
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