Church of St Catherine in Splantzia: A Unique Blend of History
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Nestled in the alleys leading to the square of Splantzia, the Church of St Catherine, believed to have been built in the 16th century AD, may initially resemble a Catholic church, but it has always remained Orthodox.
Even during the period of Turkish occupation, while Agios Nikolaos was transformed into a mosque and St Catherine underwent changes, serving as a bakery and later as a machine shop, the local Christians persisted in their prayers and celebrations.
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