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Orthodox sites connect places through shared lineage, practice, story, and pilgrimage across the global atlas.
265 sacred places share this lineage. Use the country links to narrow in.
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Orthodox sacred sites connect places through shared lineage, ritual use, memory, and pilgrimage practice across the Pilgrim Map atlas.
Use this page to compare country clusters, common place types, UNESCO-tagged landmarks, and the map distribution before exploring individual site pages.
| Coverage | 265 Orthodox sacred places in the current atlas. |
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| UNESCO heritage | 40 UNESCO-tagged Orthodox sites appear in this browse view. |
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Showing 1-48 of 265 sites in this tradition guide
Agia Napa Monastery
Ayia Napa, Ayia Napa, Famagusta District, Cyprus
Agia Napa Monastery is a documented monastery in Ayia Napa, Famagusta District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Agios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery
Kalopanagiotis, Kalopanagiotis, Nicosia District, Cyprus
Agios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery is a documented monastery in Kalopanagiotis, Nicosia District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Agios Lazaros Church
Larnaca, Larnaca, Larnaca District, Cyprus
Agios Lazaros Church is a documented church in Larnaca, Larnaca District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Agios Neophytos Monastery
Tala, Tala, Paphos District, Cyprus
Agios Neophytos Monastery is a documented monastery in Tala, Paphos District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Agiou Panteleimonos Monastery
Mount Athos, Mount Athos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece
Its inclusion on Monastic Resident body of Mount Athos is supported by the reviewed route, religious, heritage, and structured-canonical subject consulted records....
Agiou Pavlou Monastery
Mount Athos, Mount Athos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece
Agiou Pavlou Monastery is treated here as the exact whole-site entity in Mount Athos, Mount Athos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece, not as a route label or nearby...
Akhali Shuamta Monastery
Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia
The entry covers Akhali, or New, Shuamta and its functioning convent precinct; Old Shuamta is a separate historical complex.
Aladzha Monastery
Golden Sands / Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria
Aladzha Monastery is a documented monastery in Golden Sands / Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria, connected with Bulgarian Orthodox Christianity....
Alaverdi Cathedral
Akhmeta, Kakheti, Georgia
This record centers on St George Cathedral within the Alaverdi Monastery complex in Kakheti while recognizing the walls, bell tower, palace, wine cellar, and bathhouse as...
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the Bulgarian Orthodox Church’s patriarchal cathedral in central Sofia....
Ananuri Fortress Complex
Ananuri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
The record covers the Ananuri fortified ensemble and its church components on the Aragvi, without describing every secular structure as sacred.
Anchiskhati Basilica
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The entry covers Anchiskhati Basilica in historic Tbilisi and not other churches connected with the Anchiskhati name or icon.
Angeloktisti Church
Kiti, Kiti, Larnaca District, Cyprus
Angeloktisti Church is a documented church in Kiti, Larnaca District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Rizokarpaso, Rizokarpaso, Famagusta District, Cyprus
Apostolos Andreas Monastery is a documented monastery in Rizokarpaso, Famagusta District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Arapovo Monastery
Zlatovrah / Asenovgrad, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria
Arapovo Monastery of Saint Nedelya is an active Orthodox monastery near Zlatovrah and Asenovgrad....
Archangel Michael Church
Pedoulas, Pedoulas, Nicosia District, Cyprus
Archangel Michael Church is a documented church in Pedoulas, Nicosia District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Ardenica Monastery
Kolonjë, Kolonjë, Fier Municipality, Fier County, Albania
Ardenica Monastery is a documented monastery in Kolonjë, Fier Municipality, Fier County, Albania, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Ateni Sioni Church
Ateni, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Ateni Sioni Church is a documented church in Ateni, Shida Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Balıklı Life-Giving Spring
Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, Turkey
At Balıklı in Istanbul, a spring sanctuary gives material focus to the Orthodox title of the Theotokos as the Life-Giving Spring.
Barakoni Church
Tsesi, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia
The record covers Barakoni Church at the Rioni–Lukhuni river confluence and its immediate precinct, not the surrounding valley.
Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God
Batumi, Adjara, Georgia
Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God is a documented cathedral in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Bedia Cathedral
Bedia, Abkhazia, Georgia
Bedia Cathedral is a documented cathedral in Bedia, Abkhazia, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Beočin Monastery
Beočin, Beočin, South Bačka District, Serbia
Beočin Monastery is a documented monastery in Beočin, Serbia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Betania Monastery
Kojori / Tbilisi area, Kvemo Kartli / Tbilisi, Georgia
Betania Monastery is a documented monastery in Kojori / Tbilisi area, Kvemo Kartli / Tbilisi, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Biertan Fortified Church and Village Ensemble
Biertan, Sibiu County, Romania
Biertan’s fortified church and village form one component of UNESCO’s serial Transylvanian property. The church belongs to the Evangelical Church A.B....
Bigorski Monastery of Saint John the Baptist
Rostuše, Rostuše, Mavrovo and Rostuša Municipality, Polog Region, North Macedonia
Bigorski Monastery of Saint John the Baptist is a documented monastery in Rostuše, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Blagoveštenje Monastery
Ovčar Banja, Ovčar Banja / Čačak, Moravica District, Serbia
Blagoveštenje Monastery is a documented monastery in Ovčar Banja, Serbia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Bodbe Monastery
Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia
The record covers Bodbe Monastery, its convent precinct, and publicly managed pilgrimage areas associated with Saint Nino, not the whole village.
Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral
Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia
Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral is a documented cathedral in Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Boyana Church
Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Boyana Church is a three-part medieval church ensemble on Sofia’s outskirts and a UNESCO World Heritage property....
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Voskopojë
Voskopojë, Voskopojë, Korçë Municipality, Korçë County, Albania
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Voskopojë is a documented church in Voskopojë, Korçë Municipality, Korçë County, Albania, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Cave of Saint John of Rila
Rila Monastery, Kyustendil Province, Bulgaria
Cave of Saint John of Rila is a documented sacred site in Rila Monastery, Kyustendil Province, Bulgaria, connected with Bulgarian Orthodox Christianity....
Cetinje Monastery
Cetinje, Cetinje, Old Royal Capital Cetinje, Montenegro
Cetinje Monastery is a documented monastery in Cetinje, Montenegro, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Cherepish Monastery
Lyutibrod, Vratsa Province, Bulgaria
Cherepish Monastery is a documented monastery in Lyutibrod, Vratsa Province, Bulgaria, connected with Bulgarian Orthodox Christianity....
Chitakhevi Saint George Monastery (Green Monastery)
Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Chitakhevi Saint George Monastery (Green Monastery) is a documented monastery in Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
Panagia, Panagia, Paphos District, Cyprus
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery is a documented monastery in Panagia, Paphos District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis
Kakopetria, Kakopetria, Nicosia District, Cyprus
Church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis is a documented church in Kakopetria, Nicosia District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint George and the Madaba Map
Madaba, Madaba, Madaba Governorate, Jordan
Church of Saint George and the Madaba Map is a documented church in Madaba, Madaba Governorate, Jordan, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint George, Kurbinovo
Kurbinovo, Kurbinovo, Resen Municipality, Prespa, North Macedonia
Church of Saint George, Kurbinovo is a documented church in Kurbinovo, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint George, Staro Nagoričane
Staro Nagoričane, Staro Nagoričane, Staro Nagoričane Municipality, North Macedonia
Church of Saint George, Staro Nagoričane is a documented church in Staro Nagoričane, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint John at Kaneo
Ohrid, Ohrid, Ohrid Municipality, North Macedonia
Church of Saint John at Kaneo is a documented church in Ohrid, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint Luke, Kotor
Kotor, Kotor, Kotor Municipality, Montenegro
Church of Saint Luke, Kotor is a documented church in Kotor, Montenegro, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint Mary of Blachernae, Berat
Berat, Berat, Berat County, Albania
Church of Saint Mary of Blachernae, Berat is a documented church in Berat, Berat County, Albania, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint Michael, Voskopojë
Voskopojë, Voskopojë, Korçë Municipality, Korçë County, Albania
Church of Saint Michael, Voskopojë is a documented church in Voskopojë, Korçë Municipality, Korçë County, Albania, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint Nicetas, Banjani
Banjani, Banjani/Gornjane, Čučer-Sandevo Municipality, Skopje Region, North Macedonia
Church of Saint Nicetas, Banjani is a documented church in Banjani, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint Nicholas, Psača
Psača, Psača, Rankovce Municipality, North Macedonia
Church of Saint Nicholas, Psača is a documented church in Psača, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint Nicholas, Voskopojë
Voskopojë, Voskopojë, Korçë Municipality, Korçë County, Albania
Church of Saint Nicholas, Voskopojë is a documented church in Voskopojë, Korçë Municipality, Korçë County, Albania, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Church of Saint Sophia, Ohrid
Ohrid, Ohrid, Ohrid Municipality, North Macedonia
Church of Saint Sophia, Ohrid is a documented church in Ohrid, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
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Key questions
Orthodox sacred-site questions
What are Orthodox sacred sites?
Orthodox sacred sites are places connected by shared lineage, practice, memory, ritual use, or pilgrimage tradition.
Where can I find Orthodox sacred sites?
The strongest country clusters in this guide include Georgia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, North Macedonia, Cyprus.
What kinds of places are included?
The guide includes sacred landscapes, pilgrimage places, and ritual or historical sites where available.
Can I map Orthodox sacred sites?
Yes. Compare country clusters and physical forms first, then open individual pages for coordinates, historical context, and visitor guidance.