Church of Ypapanti tou Sotiros / Kalamata
Ναός της Υπαπαντής του Σωτήρος
The Cathedral of Kalamata is called "Ypapanti tou Sotiros" or "Presentation of the Savior". The cathedral is one of the largest of Messinia. It was built in 1839 and consecrated in 1873. The layout is a traditional Byzantine style and it houses within the ancient and miraculous icon of the Panagia....
GreeceThe Cathedral of Kalamata is called "Ypapanti tou Sotiros" or "Presentation of the Savior". The cathedral is one of the largest of Messinia. It was built in 1839 and consecrated in 1873. The layout is a traditional Byzantine style and it houses within the ancient and miraculous icon of the Panagia.
Annually on 2nd February, it celebrates the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple. It also celebrates on the Apodosis of Pascha, which is a moveable feast day celebrated the day prior to the Holy Ascension. It was on the Apodosis of Pascha that the wonder working icon was discovered. The Panagia Ypapanti is the Protectress of the City of Kalamata.
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