Athens, January 27, 2022
Inside the Church of Taxiarchis of the Metropolis. Photo: religiousgreece.gr The Greek state has allocated significant funds for the restoration of various monasteries and churches throughout the country.
One of the projects is the restoration of the defense tower and fortification enclosure of New Monastery (Nea Moni) in Chios, for which $783,475 (700,000 euros) has been allocated, reports the Orthodoxia News Agency.
The completion of this project will mark the complete restoration of the 11th-century monastery complex, which is honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The same outlet also reports on budget allocations for the restoration of three churches, including the maintenance of icons and stonework in Chios ($1,645,300/1,470,000 Euros), the restoration of the 9th-10th century Byzantine Church of Taxiarchis of the Metropolis and the maintenance of its icons ($895,400/800,000 euros), and the maintenance of the frescoes of the 11th-century Holy Monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa ($335,775/300,000 euros).
The Holy Monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa . Photo: mpetskas.com
In total, $3,661,910 (3,270,000 euros) were allocated for the given projects.
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