Agia Marina Chapel Analipsi Hersonisos Crete Greece
Agia Marina Chapel is situated in
Analipsi Hersonisos Crete Greece, at the beach road of the village. Est. in 2009 , for more info or photos visit our web site.
Also you can arrange a wedding there , contact us
http://www.analipsi-village.gr
http://www.analipsi-village.gr/3d/a.marina.htm
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| Flying the flags |
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| Agia Marina/Saint Marina |
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| A close-up of the Church |
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| Icon of Agios Georgios/Saint George |
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| Agia Marina/Saint Marina |
Saint Marina the Great Martyr and Vanquisher of Demons
Marina was born in Southern Anatolia, specifically from Pisidia in Antioch, at the end of the third century during the reign of Claudius II (268-270). She was the only daughter of noble pagan parents.
When she was five years old her mother died (some sources say she died shortly after childbirth), and since her father, Aidesios, was too busy carrying out his duties as a pagan priest to care for her properly, he turned her care over to a woman who happened to be a Christian.
This nanny lived in a small town about fifteen miles from where Marina was born. Away from her father’s idols and blasphemous practices her nanny taught her about the Christian Faith. As Marina increased in age, more so did she advance in knowledge, understanding, and compassion. Her faith in the Living God was so great that she desired the difficult path of Martyrdom. She told her father that she wished to become a Christian and to never marry so as to live a life of virginity. Her father despised her for her faith and disowned her as his daughter.
A new governor named Olymbrios was elected for the region and in time began a persecution against all Christians in the area. One day he caught a glimpse of the very beautiful fifteen year old Marina with her nanny. The Imperial Governor Olymbrios, seeing her great beauty, desired her for his wife. When asked her name, homeland, and faith, Marina answered: "My name is Marina; I am the offspring of Pisidia; I call upon the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ." Upon learning that she was a Christian, Olymbrios tried to dissuade her by flatteries, and by threats of torture.
"Nothing Will Separate Me From Christ"
Marina frankly replied to the man: "Have no vain hope for me, O governor, that I might cower before any number of torments. Nothing will separate me from Christ - neither affliction, famine, fire, sword, nor any other harsh tribulation - not even a violent and very painful death. Think not that you will entice me with honors, gold or other wealth, because all these things are perishable and temporal...
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| An inviting entrance... it says, "please, come in!" |
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| The inside of the Church |
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| The Holy Trinity |
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| The Church has an incredible sea-view! |
Analipsi Village
The village of Analipsi (i.e. Ascension) is located 20km east of Heraklion and takes its name after the church of the Ascension of Christ. It is located in the center of a fertile valley, cultivated with vegetables and olives. The settlement was called Svouros’ Farm in the early 20th century, after some Turks who had their crops here. Analipsi later was occupied by the the shepherds of Saint George village, in Lasithi Plateau, where the winter is very cold. Thus, they moved their cattle here in winter. Today, the lucky descendants of the shepherds have large properties in the area, with hotels, shops, restaurants and all sorts of tourist facilities.
Analipsi is less developed touristically than the other resorts of the surrounding area and is a favorite destination for families, since the holidays here is peaceful and qualitative. In front of the village, there is a small pier with a picturesque church next to it dedicated to Agia Marina. West of the chapel the coast is rocky, except a small harbor, where a beach is formed. On the other side of the chapel, on the east, you will find the long beach of Analipsis, which is very well organized but open to north winds. The water is not deep and the sand is fine.
In the afternoon you can stroll in the streets of the old traditional village with the beautiful gardens and the traditional stone-paved square. You can also visit the great church of the Ascension, which is four aisled and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Ascension of Christ, the Holy Cross and Saint Efrosinos. The main street of the village runs vertical to the coast and is full of cafes and shops.
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