Churches and chapels of Samothrace

The ruins of the Monastery of Christ near Therma

Even though the sign says, in both Greek and English, "Holy Monastery of Christ", the monastery in fact doesn't exist anymore. Only the ruins are left, placed in a beautiful natural (...)

The five new martyrs and the church of Chora

The main church in Chora, dedicated to the Assumption of Virgin Mary is the most important in Samothrace. You'll have no problem finding it due to the tall bell tower which (...)

The Panagia Kamariotissa icon, the protector of the island

The Kamariotissa church lies right near the harbour, on one of the streets behind the promenade. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Virgin Mary and it's famous for the (...)

Panagia Krimniotissa, the chapel on top of the mountain

According to tradition, there are about 999 churches and chapels on the island. Most probably, Panagia Krimniotissa (also referred to as Kremniotissa) is the most famous of (...)