What you will see
In central Pelion and, more specifically, in the beautiful village of Agios Vlasios, is the church of Agios Vlasios, a stone building with excellent internal and external architecture. This temple, which is perhaps the most famous attraction of the village, dates back to 1820 when the craftsman Dimos Zipaniotis, who had been working in the area of Pelion and had built other churches as well, built it. A sign on the church’s wall informs us that in the year 1821, it was renovated at the expense of the village inhabitants and so the village was named after it (earlier the village was called Karabas or Karabasi).
The interior is decorated with exquisite murals and some icons of the 19th century, which are considered its relics. Its exterior has a beautiful paved area with many trees and below it, you will find the village’s square.
According to religious tradition, Agios Vlasios had exceptional skills to tame wild animals so he was thought to be the patron saint of wolves and jackals. While in other places of Greece, he is considered as a prostate of throat diseases.
The church of Agios Vlasios celebrates twice a year: on 11 February, with the celebration of the Holy Martyr, when a festival is organized in the village and on November 29, on its inauguration.
