Temple of Gregory Palamas

The Temple of Gregory Palamas dates back to the 13th century. At first it was a small cathedral in the form of a three-nave basilica. Refers to samples of early Byzantine architecture. In 1890 it was destroyed in a fire. Its restoration was carried out by the best architects, including Ernst Ziller. This process lasted 24 years. In terms of architecture, this is the first temple of Thessaloniki with a dome.

The name was given in honor of the Archbishop of Greece, whose relics are stored here in a crust of silver. During the church service, relics are brought to the center. Gregory Palamas was known for the gift of healing and caring for the Christian community. He is honored along with St. Dimitri. To this day, ancient frescoes with episodes from the Bible, floors made of mosaics, stained glass windows and a secret crypt have been preserved. There is a museum exposition in the temple. Today it is the central cathedral of Thessaloniki.

The temple is located in the city center near the city promenade. You can get there by public transport or taxi, and from Aristotle Square it is a five-minute walk.