St. Spyridon's Temple

The temple of St. Spyridon is considered one of the most famous on the island, its patron. It is in it that the relics of the famous saint are located, who several times saved the inhabitants from troubles and adversity. It dates back to 1590. Spiridon was an ordinary shepherd, but for his pious life and helping others, God endowed him with the ability to heal diseases. The building is visible far away thanks to the red bell tower. The temple was built in the Ionic style. The icon of St. Spyridon is placed immediately at the entrance. The walls and ceilings are decorated with frescoes by Italian masters. You can see many small figures on the chains – these are gifts of believers in gratitude to Spiridon for the prayers heard. The sarcophagus with the relics of the saint is opened at a certain time. According to eyewitnesses, sometimes the castle to cancer does not open, they say that Spiridon went to help the suffering. And indeed, often his shoes are trampled, they are replaced periodically with new ones. The old shoes are divided into small parts - filahto, which can be taken in the church shop. Several times a year, processions with the relics of the saint are held, attracting millions of tourists to this sacred place.

The temple is located in the center of Kerkyra, which can be reached by public transport, rented car and by sea.