The Church is situated on the seafront and is consecrated to Saint Nicholas, patron of sailors, ship-owners and all those involved in maritime trade. Following the split between Serbian Orthodox and Greek Orthodox communities over which language to use during the service, the Greeks purchased the building and consecrated it in 1787. The Neoclassical façade is flanked by two bell towers and a gateway. The single nave interior was inspired by the Chiesa di San Spiridione (Church of Saint Spyridon), the community’s first place of worship. Superb wooden iconography glistening with golden inserts and paintings on a gold background, depicting Evangelist scenes. Two balconies overlook the nave: the lower one was once set aside for women, and the upper one reserved for the choir.
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