{"id":328,"date":"2026-08-14T10:36:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syllogoskasion.org\/?post_type=landmark&p=328"},"modified":"2026-09-01T17:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T17:07:05","slug":"exi-ekklisies-panagias","status":"publish","type":"landmark","link":"https:\/\/syllogoskasion.org\/en\/h-kasos\/mnhmeia-kai-aksiotheata\/exi-ekklisies-panagias\/","title":{"rendered":"The Six Churches of the Virgin Mary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Six small Byzantine churches, built next to each other \u2014 and a tradition that says they were erected to drive away six fairies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the village of Panagia, next to the church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, there is a rare complex of six small Byzantine churches built next to each other: Saint Nicholas, Saint John, Saint Barbara, the Beheading of the Holy Forerunner, Great Anthony and Saint Charalambos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tradition of the six fairies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to local tradition, the six churches were built to drive away six fairies who were tormenting the villagers. The complex has been officially declared a historical monument \u2014 a recognition that confirms that it is not a local curiosity but a genuine part of the island's cultural heritage. Near the Six Churches are also the ruins of the Venetian castle of Kasos, which has not survived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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