Bust of Ioannis Makrakis in Kremasta Monastery
Bust of Ioannis Makrakis in Kremasta Monastery
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At the entrance of the Holy Monastery of Kremasta in Neapoli, Lassithi, stands the bust of the renowned folk woodcarver Ioannis Makrakis.
Ioannis Makrakis, born in Mesa Lassithi in 1841, made Neapolis his permanent home and is credited with creating numerous ecclesiastical iconostases across Crete. He passed away in 1932, marking the end of an era as the final woodcarver originating from the Lassithi Plateau.
His craftsmanship is showcased in various works, including the iconic iconostasis of the Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel within the monastery.
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