This magnificent church is located 2 kilometres from the village of Nea Skioni. It was constructed during the 16th century.
It is possible to see the Virgin Mary symbol painted on the base of a statue in the chapel’s nave.
According Greek folklore, the symbol travelled by water to Halkidiki from Thessaly before landing there.
In the chapel, you may learn about the icon’s origins and why it is regarded miraculous by reading the tale of the image.
