Church of Agios Georgios in Perivoli

The Church of Agios Georgios in Perivoli, Grevena, built in 1760, is one of the most important churches in the area, with rich decorative elements and distinctive architecture. It was constructed by craftsmen from Epirus on the site of an older church during the tenure of Metropolitan Gregory. It follows the design of a three-aisled, wooden-roofed basilica with a two-story women’s gallery on the western side.

Its architecture combines elements of Byzantine tradition with folk art, as seen in the seven-sided external decoration of the central apse and the impressive stone reliefs depicting male figures with symbols such as scimitars, birds, and halos. The interior of the church is richly painted, possibly by the renowned painter Ioannis Kapesovitis, with frescoes distinguished by their vibrant colors.

Of particular interest are the elaborate wooden-carved iconostasis (1775), the pulpit, and the small shrines, all works of high technical skill. The coffered ceiling and the polygonal central oculus in the main nave add to the grandeur of the space. Today, the church remains an important religious and cultural landmark, reflecting the art and faith of its time.