The Ecclesiastical Museum of Sacred Temple “EVANGELISTRIAS” Nafplio, houses the collection of ecclesiastical objects and located on the south side of the church, a hall, where together with the chapel of St.Fanourios, a single room and operate as Ecclesiastical Museum.
The bulk of the project dates back to the 18th and 19th century. The icons represent the core of the museum’s collection and simultaneously the most important and largest part of and representing each category.
There are icons iconostasis ( despotic , Marian Dodekaorton , Saints ) , adoration ( destined for the wall or for special shrine ) and images of various sizes for private devotional use. The collection also includes a carved 16th century Cross.
As regards the argyroglyptikis there are a number of gilt sacred vessels, candlesticks , etc..
In the field of weaving are beautifully embroidered with gold, covers for cups .
There is also a collection of liturgical books ( Gospels , month , etc. ) most of which have been printed in Venice in known printers of the 18th century.
In terms of themes images covering the gamut of orthodox doctrinal hierarchy.
There is considerable variation conventional figurative types of Christ, the Virgin, and many Sts, which correspond to the almanac and Agiologio the Church, but also the needs of veneration and functional use.
Of interest are the dedicatory inscriptions with the names of the tributes and sponsors.
The following exhibits come from the cemeteries of the chamber tombs of Evaggelistria of Nafplio, Assinia, Dendron, Old Epidaurus and the vaulted tomb of Kazarma.
Stone, metal and clay vessels, ivory figurines, seal stones and jewellery made of gold, semi-precious stones, electrum, faience and glass illuminate the burial practices and reflect the stratification of Mycenaean society.
The amphoroidal craters with representations of a chariot and a guitarist respectively and the basket – a brook with a goat from Evaggelistria of Nafplio stand out.
The Ecclesiastical Museum is under the direct supervision of the Holy Church “EVANGELISTRY”.
The exhibits cover the period from the 16th to the 20th century and are witnesses of the post-Byzantine ecclesiastical art of the region.
The aim of the museum is to collect, preserve, conserve, exhibit and display all kinds of objects that showcase the ecclesiastical art of the church.
Museum opening hours
Visits to the museum are scheduled upon request.
To arrange your private visit you will need to book a specific date and time in advance by calling 27520 27778.
Geographical Coordinates
Evangelistria Hill, Nafplio Providence, 211 00 Nafplio
More information about the museum and the Holy Church of Evangelistria can be found on the website: evagelistrianafpliou.blogspot.com
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