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Before we reach the village of Agia Triada (formerly Steveniko), next to the springs of Pontza, is the former monastery and current chapel of Taxiarchis, which dates back to the post-Byzantine period. The interior is adorned with magnificent hagiographies dated around 1825 and many inscribed stones and plaques. It is built mainly of stones with votive inscriptions from the sanctuary of Charopas Heraclis. In the nearby area in antiquity there were also ancient temples of the Nymphs and Charites, the Goddess Demeter and Roman summer palaces. In the autumn they celebrated the rapture of Persephone by Pluto. In the summer there were keepers of the gates and facilities to arrange the distribution of water. The Chapel of the Taxiarchis is celebrated on September 6. In the old days, on the day of its celebration there was a big festival, with the participation of the inhabitants of the surrounding villages.

Chapel of the Taxiarches
Chapel of the Taxiarches
Chapel of the Taxiarches
Chapel of the Taxiarches
Chapel of the Taxiarches
Chapel of the Taxiarches
Chapel of the Taxiarches
Chapel of the Taxiarches
Chapel of the Taxiarches

Chapel of the Taxiarches