Description

The Church of Koimisis Theotokou at Agiasos (the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is one of the most important pilgrimage sites of Lesvos. Thousands of orthodox pilgrims from all over Greece and abroad visit the Church every year, on August 15th, during the celebrations for the Assumption.

Besides its religious significance, the church has a high historical value. It is an impressive aisled basilica, which dates back in 1815, according to an inscription found. It was built in the place of an older and smaller church which was demolished in 1806.

Finally, there is an ecclesiastical museum with an important collection of manuscripts, utensils and other ecclesiastical objects.