ISonto
Church of Panagia Dexia
Abantu bendawo abangu-2 bayatusa,
Indawo
123 Egnatia
Thessaloniki
Amacebiso avela kubantu bendawo
Konstantinos
August 30, 2022
Built in 1956 Panagia Deksia incorporates wonderful byzantine architecture along with some modern – neo classical influences, similar to many Greek Orthodox temples. There are many assumptions concerning the origin of the church’s name. It is widely believed though that it is due to the icon hosted in the temple, a religious artifact related to several myths and legends.Unlike the vast majority of the byzantine religious icons, this one represents Virgin Mary holding little infant Jesus on the right side and not to the left, thus called “Deksia”, “Deksa” or “Dexiokratousa”. (Right handed-Right side)
Built in 1956 Panagia Deksia incorporates wonderful byzantine architecture along with some modern – neo classical influences, similar to many Greek Orthodox temples. There are many assumptions concerning the origin of the church’s name. It is widely believed though that it is due to the icon hosted…
