structure is inscribed with a Byzantine Cross. Studies during the excavation of the church revealed remnants of three mosaic ground coverings on top of each other that belonged to three different periods. Supported by this information, the church is believed to have overhauled three times and dated back to, in sequential order, VI. XI and XVI A.D
Panay?as A?rkotissas Chapel-Cemetery
Saint Theadhoros came from Irakleia in Pontos, Northern Asia Minor. He was an Army Commander. In his expeditions he was always mounted. The congregation of Ayios Theodhoros kept also another two chapels: Panayia Kriniotissa in a craggy spot southwards and Ayia Marina on the grounds of the parish’s threshing floors. Within a distance of two kilometres east of the church of Ayios Theodhoros lies the church of Apostolos Loukas – Apostle Luke. In between these two parishes lies the Turkish quarter of the town. The Chapel of Saint Mamas, whose holiday is 2nd September, is found in the parish of Apostolos Loukas. Saint Mamas is known as the patron of flocks. Turkish shepherds from the Turkish quarter were also praying for help in St Mamas Chapel whenever their flocks suffered from epidemics.
Ay?as Mar?nas Chapel
Legend has it that Ayios Theodhoros Church was a chapel in a cemetery. Later the cemetery was transferred to an Airkotissa site. Contributions from the faithful made possible the construction of new church in 1843. am olive press was also installed which proved to be of great use. In the church’s interior old Byzantine books and icons were kept. According to the testimonies of those enclaved in their own lanf after the Turkish invasion, by 1975 every piece of treasure in this historical church was