Church of Agios Dimitrios

The church that stands out in Varvitsa is that of Agios Dimitrios.

The oldest (and first church of Varvitsa), was a small church built around 1650-1680. In 1715, the church was rebuilt, became more extensive, in a cruciform shape of the Byzantine style with a dome and was decorated with hagiographies (as the built-in marble slab on its south side informs us). Residents' testimonies say that the old Agios Dimitrios was also a one-floor building that served as a school during the last century. When the village grew in population, the need to build a new and larger church in the same area arose. Thus, on September 16th, 1919, the new church of Agios Dimitrios was founded. The master builder and architect was called Lampiris. In 1976, the Archaeological Service designated the church a protected monument.

The main church is austere, as is its entire interior. Unfortunately, there are no hagiographies on the walls at all. The church stands out for its impressive marble iconostasis. This iconostasis, with its delicate and rich carvings, is an exceptional work of art. Finally, the church's roof rests on six large marble columns.