The temple of St. John the Theologian is a single-room vaulted temple with dimensions of 11,20 x 4,46 meters. There are no documents for justifying its exact date, however according to the analysis of its murals it should be built around the first half of the 14th century. The frescoes are attributed to the famous hagiographer of provinces Selino and Kissamos, Ioannis Pagomenos.
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Additional Info
- Location: Chania Prefecture
- Type: Church






Saint John the Theologian church at Elos 











































































