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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Δράμας

Agia Varvara Church

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May 14, 2025

Built in 1920 to replace the chapel of the same name that stood on the site of the present lake. According to tradition, the chapel of Agia Varvara was destroyed by the Ottomans during their conquest of Drama in the 14th century so that an Ottoman mosque could be built in its place. However, their plans changed on the day of Saint Barbara, when the area was flooded and a lake appeared, covering the construction site. Thus, Saint Barbara was declared the patron saint of Drama, and this church was built.

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May 14, 2025

Built in 1920 to replace the chapel of the same name that stood in the lake in front of the church today. According to tradition, the chapel was destroyed with the Ottoman conquest of the city in the 14th century to make way for a mosque. However, on the feast of Saint Barbara, the area flooded, creating a lake that covered the construction site. Thus, Saint Barbara was declared the patron saint of Drama, and years later, after the Ottomans withdrew, this new church dedicated to the saint was built.

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Elevation 140 m

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