Basilica of Christ of Jerusalem. The Church: The remains of this fine Byzantine church can be seen between Horio (the old capital of the island) and Panormos and is one of the oldest sites of the island. It was built on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo. The Byzantine emperor Arcadius ordered the construction of this church in order to show its gratitude to Christ for saving him from a storm, on his way from Jerusalem, and finally made him anchor his ship on Kalymnos. There is a second church on the same site: The Church of Saint Sophia. Click on image to display large version! For more information do not hesitate to contact us! Back to the Top of the page! Take me back!
The remains of this fine Byzantine church can be seen between Horio (the old capital of the island) and Panormos and is one of the oldest sites of the island. It was built on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo. The Byzantine emperor Arcadius ordered the construction of this church in order to show its gratitude to Christ for saving him from a storm, on his way from Jerusalem, and finally made him anchor his ship on Kalymnos. There is a second church on the same site: The Church of Saint Sophia.
