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First Greek Evangelical Church of Athens
Workers are still polishing the same white Pentelic marble today that covers this entire church - the exact same stone used to build the Parthenon! This is Greece's very FIRST Protestant church from 1871, and guess what's hiding on the first floor? One of only a handful of church organs in the entire country! The original church here was so controversial that angry crowds used to throw stones at it every Good Friday. But here's the coolest part - it was designed by Dr. Michael Kalapotakis way back in 1858, and this modern building you see now has super cool Bauhaus design elements, like a secret architectural treasure hunt right across from those ancient Zeus temple columns!
Did You Know?
- The First Greek Evangelical Church of Athens was founded in response to Christian refugees from Asia Minor during the early 20th century, embodying a rich legacy of over 150 years with a blend of Lutheran and Calvinian theology, and is strategically located opposite the majestic Columns of the Olympian Zeus.
- The church offers inclusive worship services with English translation headsets, ensuring that international attendees can fully participate, and hosts various social events throughout the year, including Easter and Christmas celebrations.
- The church's history is intertwined with the broader Greek Evangelical movement, which began with Michael Kalopothakis in 1858, who established the first Evangelical church in Athens and was influenced by Protestant missionaries, marking a significant cultural and religious shift in Greece.