Lassithi churches & monasteries

Analipsi church Poros Eloundas

The Church of the Ascension is located in the picturesque Poros Eloundas, a seaside village in eastern Crete known for its beautiful harbor views and traditional atmosphere.

Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and Agia Anastasia church Kato Metohi

Annunciation of the Virgin Mary church Mesa Lassithi

The Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary in Mesa Lassithi is a traditional Orthodox Christian church dedicated to the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary, a key event in Christian belief when the Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would giv

Church Lake Voulismeni

Dormition of the Virgin Mary church Kroustallenia monastery

The Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Kroustallenia Monastery is one of the most notable religious sites on the Lassithi Plateau.

Holy Archangel Michael church Plati

The Church of the Holy Archangel Michael in Plati is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Archangel Michael, one of the most revered saints in the Orthodox Christian tradition, symbolizing spiritual strength and protection.

Holy Spirit church Kritsa

Ipapanti church Limnes

Kroustallenia monastery

At 850 m height at Lasithi plateau, on a small hill full of oak and maple trees, is located one of the most historically important monasteries of Crete, the Monastery of Kroustallenia.

Mesa Lassithi

Mesa Lasithi is a traditional village on the Lasithi Plateau serving as the main settlement and community seat in the region.

Panagia Evangelistria church Avrakonte

The Panagia Evangelistria Church in Avrakonte is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and serves as an important religious site for the local community of Avrakonte on the Lassithi Plateau.

Panagia Odigitria Kritsa

The Panagia Odigitria in Kritsa is the cathedral of the village, which is dedicated to Saint Charalampos and the entrance of Holy Mary to the temple of Solomonta.

Panayia Gerontissa and St. Leonidas Dapanis church Tzermiado

St. Agia Pelagia Lassithi Plateau

St. Anargiroi church Mesa Lassithaki

St. Antonios Agios Nikolaos

The church of St. Antonios is located at Ammoudi of Agios Nikolaos and belongs to the parish of St. Georgios-St. Antonios. It is a relatively newly constructed temple as its construction began in 2001 and ended in 2010.

St. Ariadni church Nisimos plateau

The church of Agia Ariadni is located 56 km southeast of Heraklion, at 1000 m height on Nisimos plateau.

St. Athanasios Agios Nikolaos

St. Deka and Prophet Ilias church Koudoumalia

The Church of St. Deka and Prophet Ilias in Koudoumalia is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to two important figures in Christian faith: the Ten Holy Martyrs and Prophet Elijah.

St. Georgios church Selinari

The Church of Saint George is located in the traditional village of Selinari, in the inland of the Heraklion region, and serves as an important place of religious worship for the local community.

St. Georgios church Spinalonga

At the southeast side of the historical island of Spinalonga is located the church of Agios Georgios, which according to the blueprint of Filippo Verneda appears for the first time in 1653.

St. Georgios Honou church Kato Metohi

The Church of St. George Honou in Kato Metohi is a traditional Orthodox Christian church dedicated to Saint George, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodoxy, symbolizing faith, courage, and the triumph of good over evil.

St. Georgios Kritsa

St. Georgios Monastery Selinari

The monastery of Saint George at Selinari is male and is built during the second Byzantine period.

St. Haralampos and Nikolaos church Agios Konstantinos

The Havgas Gorge is the only large gorge on the Lassithi Plateau, formed between the peaks of Katharios Lakkos and Katharia Kefala in the Dikti mountain range.

St. Haralampos church Agios Haralampos

The Church of St Haralampos in Agios Haralampos is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Haralampos, one of Orthodoxy’s important and beloved saints, known for protection against illness and for inspiring deep faith among believers.

St. Ioannis church Farsaro

The Church of St. Ioannis in Farsaro is a charming and noteworthy religious site in the Lasithi region, distinguished by its traditional architecture and tranquil atmosphere.

St. Ioannis Hrysostomos church Marmaketo

The holy temple of Agios Ioannis is located in the eastern part of the village of Marmaketo, on the Lassithi plateau, just a few meters from the cemetery.

St. Irini Hrysovalantou Lassithi Plataeu

The Church of St. Irene Chrysovalantou in the Lassithi Plateau is a traditional place of worship dedicated to Saint Irene of Chrysovalantou, a revered figure in the Orthodox Church known for her deep faith and ascetic life.

St. Konstantinos and Eleni Elounda

St. Konstantinos church Agios Konstantinos

At Agios Konstantinos village, almost 59 km southeast of Heraklion, is located the homonymous church that possibly gave its name to the village.

St. Marina church Plaka

The Church of Saint Marina in Plaka, near the bay of Elounda in the Lassithi region, is a picturesque traditional chapel dedicated to Saint Marina, venerated for her protection from afflictions according to Orthodox tradition.

St. Nektarios Lassithi Plateau

St. Nikolaos and Georgiou church Plati

The St. Nikolaos and Georgiou Church in Plati is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to two beloved saints of the Christian faith: Saint Nicholas and Saint George.

St. Nikolaos church Agios Georgios

The Church of St. Nikolaos in Agios Georgios is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodoxy and protector of travelers, sailors, and the faithful in general.

St. Nikolaos church Lassithi Plateau

The Church of St. Nikolaos in the Lassithi Plateau is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodoxy, revered as the protector of travelers and sailors and a symbol of faith and hope.

St. Panteleimon Lagou

The church of St Panteleimon is located in the small picturesque village of Lagou in Lasithi plateau.

St. Panteleimonas church Spinalonga

The Church of Saint Panteleimon is located on the historic island of Spinalonga, at the entrance of the Elounda bay, and is one of the most important places of worship on the island.

St. Pantes and St. Spiridon church Magoulas

The Church of St. Pantes and St. Spiridon in Magoulas is a peaceful and traditional Orthodox Christian church dedicated to two important figures in the Christian faith: All Saints and Saint Spiridon, known for his miracles and protection of the faithful.

St. Paraskevi church Tsifliki

The Church of Saint Paraskevi in Tsifliki is a small traditional chapel dedicated to Saint Paraskevi, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodox Christianity, whose feast is celebrated each year on July 26th.

St. Paraskevi Kaminaki

St. Paraskevi is located in Kaminaki on the Lassithi Plateau and was built in 1895. It is a two-nave basilica, where one aisle is dedicated to the Presentation of Virgin Mary and the second one to St. Paraskevi.

St. Petros Plati

St. Savvas Lassithi plateau

St. Titos Lassithi Plateau

St. Triada Tzermiado

St. Zoni and Trion Ierarhon Psyhro

Theofania church Selinari

The Theofania Church is located in the picturesque village of Selinari in the inland of the Heraklion region, and serves as a small yet meaningful place of worship for the local community.

Timios Stavros church Tzermiado

The Church of Timios Stavros in Tzermiado is a beautiful traditional Orthodox church dedicated to the Holy Cross, a symbol of sacrifice and salvation.

Toplou monastery

Majestic and quite impressive, Toplou monastery or Monastery of Panagia Akrotiriani is located about 10 kilometers from Sitia with the 10 meters high wall that surrounds it which resembles a fortress.

Vidiani monastery

Zoodohos Pigi church Vidiani monastery