The Church of St Titus at the archaeological site at Gortys, Crete, Greece


The church of St Titus at Gortys is one of the most imposing monuments of Byzantine architecture. St Titus was a disciple of the Apostle Paul and the first bishop of Crete. The church was built in the mid-6th to early 7th century AD. It is not known which saint it was originally dedicated.


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Location: Gortys, Crete, Greece
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