Churches

Kryoneri has 7 Orthodox churches and monasteries where locals gather on Sundays and other holidays for prayer.

The “Holy Trinity” Church is a stone church in basilica form built in 1890. It stands out for its wooden ceiling and its beautiful marble altarpiece, which was built by craftsmen from Tinos island. Today, Holy Trinity is the main church of the village.

The Lechova monastery is a Byzantine monastery from the 11th century, located 5 kilometers away from the village. Surrounded by lush natural vegetation (mainly pine), in an idyllic scenery, the Monastery offers a breathtaking view over the Gulf of Corinth.

The “Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Panagia)” Church is the oldest known church of the village, which until the church of Holy Trinity was the central church of the village. It is located in the village cemetery.

The “Our Lady in Rapsomati” Church is an old tile-roofed church, built in the basilica rhythm, set in a beautiful landscape. It was the parish church of Rapsomatios until about 1830 when this village existed. Today it is one of the many chapels of our village.

The “Saint Constantinos” Church is a temple built in the basilica style, at the northern end of the Zarkaian quarter. We do not know exactly when it was built.

The “Saint Athanasius” Church is a church built in the basilica style, near the village, on the road to Rakiteza and Valathra, with a wonderful view of the Corinthian Gulf and Vocha.

The “Saint George” Church is a church built in byzantine rhythm (cruciform with a dome) at the entrance of the village, with a wonderful view of the plain of Corinth with excellent acoustics.

The Holy Church of the Resurrection (Ieros Naos Anastaseos) is a church of Byzantine style (cruciform with a dome) at the entrance of the village, with a wonderful view of the plain of Corinth with excellent acoustics.