Agios Antonios Cave Chapel

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Agios Antonios Cave Chapel

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων, Greece

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February 23, 2023

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St. Anthony the Great (* allegedly 251; † 356) was a cave hermit. Therefore, many cave churches are dedicated to him, long before the Turkish occupation, during which Christianity was by no means forbidden.

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October 23, 2022

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When the Turks occupied Crete and banned Christianity, small secret chapels were built in rock caves to continue practicing the faith.

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October 23, 2018

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Funny for kids: Do you find St. NICOLAUS in the wall?

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