Three Bells of Fira

The Three Bells of Fira (Greek: Τρεις καμπάνες των Φηρών), officially known as The Catholic Church of Koimisi Tis Theotokou, is a Greek Catholic church on the island of Santorini. The church is famed for its three bells, blue dome, and picturesque views.[1] The building is located in the town of Fira, directly above the cliffs which dominate western Santorini.[1][2][3]

Three Bells of Fira
Τρεις καμπάνες των Φηρών
Religion
AffiliationCatholicism
DeityGod
StatusOpen
Location
LocationFira
CountryGreece
Geographic coordinates36°25′24″N 25°25′42″E
Architecture
Completed1757

History

The site of the modern Three Bells of Fira has been occupied by a number of other buildings. In the mid-17th century, two modest cave churches were built into the-then solid cliff face. These churches were eventually destroyed as the cliff receded (due to the ongoing expansion of Fira) and an infirmary was built. This building was eventually occupied by Jesuit monks, who lived on the site until the land was given to the Bishopric of Santorini. The current church was built in 1757, and them refurbished and expanded multiple times over the centuries. The structure was heavily damaged in the 1956 Amorgos earthquake, after which the building was restored.[4]

The church's feast day is 15 August.[4]

References
  1. "Top 5 Things to See and Do in Santorini". Boarding Pass. 2016-02-22. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  2. "The most photographed church in Santorini - Review of Three Bells of Fira, Firostefani, Greece - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  3. "Beautiful church in Firostefani - Review of Three Bells of Fira, Firostefani, Greece - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  4. Informational Panel in Fira, Greece, titled "The Catholic Church of Koimisi Tis Theotokou". August 2018.


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