Kimisi Theotokou Church

The Catholic church of Kimisi tis Theotokou of Kioura tou Pagou is mentioned in documents dating since 1631 and 1656.

In 1879, another church dedicated to St Mary was constructed next to the older one.

It was inaugurated in 1881 and in 1882 the church had formed a separate parish around it.

An impressive painting (painted in France, 1886) depicting Virgin Mary painted by the famous baroque artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo is found in this church, placed before the chancel.

The annual celebrations of the church are held on August 15th.