This lovely ancient Church is called "Panagia Neroforousa" 'the water bearer' The village Mucktar says it is over 700 years old.
It was constucted during the era of the Venetian rule around the end of the 13th Century. There is a Icon on the right as you enter showing a little girl presenting a candle. This is the only icon showing her for which the church is named after.
The name day of the church is the 21st November each year so, unless you like crowds, it's best to avoid that day.
It is in the middle of the village cemetary which is also worth exploring.
This old church has been replaced by the bigger, "Pangia Pyrotissa" 'Blessed Virgin Mary' church nearby which is used daily.
This was built around 1886 with very strong foundations going three metres below the surface. About forty labourers built it without pay and just one meal a day supplied by the village women.
Both Churches are normally open.
To claim this cache you need to do the following.....
Take a picture of yourself (or part of you) with the base of the old Roman Pillar below the Bell outside the church door.
Congratulations to The Planonas Two for FTF (Just pipped berryberry to the post)
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