Sights in Moni Osios Loukas
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Moni Osios Loukas
The monastery is dedicated to a local hermit who was canonised for his healing and prophetic powers. The monastic complex includes two churches. The interior of Agios Loukas, the main one, is a glorious symphony of marble and mosaics. There are also icons by Michael Damaskinos, the 16th-century Cretan painter.
In the main body of the church, the light is partially blocked by the ornate marble window decorations, creating striking contrasts of light and shade. Walk around the corner to find several fine frescoes which brighten up the crypt where St Luke is buried.
Nearby, the smaller Agia Panagia (Church of the Virgin Mary), built in the 10th century, has a colourful but le…
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