The big basilica which is dedicated to Agios Mamas, was built with
the contribution of all the inhabitants of the community and it is
situated on the east side of the village.
It is quite big and its capacity is 500 people.
The church is painted with white color. In the big yard stands the
tall and bell tower with two giant bells. It is actually on the east
side and it abuts on the church.
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The church of Agios Mamas |
Inside the church, there are magnificent wall paintings with unique
shapes. They are placed above the sanctuary. One of them depicts
Panagia Platitera. Next to this one there is a wall painting of Adam
and Eve. On the right side of the church there is a wall painting
of Theodoros Stratilatis and Archangel Daniel.
The wooden iconostasis is beautiful and it has many portable icons.
Above the icons there is another zone which is more narrow, and includes
12 smaller icons, the so called Festal Cycle or Dodekaorton. The
icon which is dedicated to Agios Mamas, is placed on a special case,
next to the south door of the church. It depicts the saint sitting
on a lion and holding a lamb. It is a very old icon.
There are also two wooden psalters and a despotic throne. The gallery
is very big, its capacity is 100 people. It is amphitheatrically
built.
The community of Alaminos celebrates the feast day of the saint
on 2nd September with a procession of his icon. Many people from
the area but also from other cities and villages visit the church
at this day.
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