The Altar of Prophitis Ilias

The Altar of Prophitis Ilias

The Church of Prophitis Ilias commands the highest point of the island, at 114m, and is built on the site of an early Byzantine shrine. The altar of the present church comprises two blocks of an ancient column and a piece of marble that were part of the older church. So were the stones used to build the wall on which the icon of the prophet rests.  Local residents walk to this point every year on the day dedicated to the saint for vespers service and dispensing of holy bread.

Directions for access Either on foot or by rented bicycle
Tickets Price Free
Accessibility for wheelchairs No access for wheelchairs

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