The church of Panagia was built in 1905, according to an inscription which is placed on the west windows of the church. When it was built, it used to be in the center of the village but now as the village has expanded, it is placed at the end of it. It has a rectangular shape; it has arches and roof with tiles.
It is stone made (the stones were extracted from the area) and the yard is paved with slabs. Its tall bell tower abuts on the east side of the church. The bell is not electronic but it tolls when someone pulls the rope. It has no wall paintings but the iconostasis is quite special. It is made of cement but because of its special decoration it looks like wooden. The despotic throne is wooden and carved and it was donated by the priest of the village. The church is very simple and its capacity is around 150 people.
In 1960 the church was almost ruined. Fortunately, the entire community has contributed for its restoration. The church celebrates a big mass on 8 September when there is also a procession of the holy icon of Panagia.
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