Top Things to do in East Macedonia and Thrace
10 Churches & Cathedrals in East Macedonia and Thrace That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece including Holy Church of Saint Paraskevi, Bacilica of Saint George, Saint Lydia's Baptistery, Panagia Faneromeni, Ieros Mitropolitikos Naos Koimiseos tis Theotokou, Monastery of Panagia Kosmosotira, St. Paul Catholic Church, Monument Apostle Paul - Church St. Nicholas, Holy Church of Saint Athanasius, Baptistry of St. Lydia.
Restaurants in East Macedonia and Thrace
1. Holy Church of Saint Paraskevi
2. Bacilica of Saint George
3. Saint Lydia's Baptistery
4. Panagia Faneromeni
5. Ieros Mitropolitikos Naos Koimiseos tis Theotokou
6. Monastery of Panagia Kosmosotira
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7. St. Paul Catholic Church
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The Jesuits’ successors in Thessaloniki since 1783, the Fathers Lazarists continued the mission in Eastern Macedonia. With rare visits, during the first decades, they settled permanently in Kavala on October 13th, 1887. The first Lazarist, who lived in Kavala until 1896, was Fr. Kazimir Hypert. He writes on September 1st, 1887 in “Calendar of Kavala’s Church”: “On September 1st, I received a teleg
8. Monument Apostle Paul - Church St. Nicholas
9. Holy Church of Saint Athanasius
10. Baptistry of St. Lydia
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Reviewed By visitkavala - Kavala, Greece
The modern Baptistery of St Lydia (1974), with an octagonal design, can today be found very close by to the archaeological site. On the adjacent bank of the River Zygaktis there is an open-air baptistery within the flowing stream, similar to those that survive in the Early Christian basilicas of Philippi in the shape of a cross. On 20 May each year, the day of memory for St Lydia of Thyatira, an adult baptism is performed in the River Zygaktis after the Divine Liturgy. Being present at the mystery of baptism is a unique spiritual experience.
