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The site of the modern Three Bells of Fira has been occupied by a number of other buildings. In the mid-17th century, two modest cave churches were built into the then-solid cliff face. These churches were eventually destroyed as the cliff receded (due to the ongoing expansion of Fira) and an
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Informational Panel in Fira, Greece, titled "The Catholic Church of Koimisi Tis Theotokou". August 2018.
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infirmary was built. This building was eventually occupied by
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Affiliation
Catholicism
Deity
God
Fira
Greece
Geographic coordinates
36°25′24″N 25°25′42″E / 36.42334°N 25.42838°E / 36.42334; 25.42838
Greek
Greek Catholic
Santorini
Fira
Jesuits
Diocese of Santorini
1956 Amorgos earthquake


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Greek Byzantine Catholic Church
Byzantine Rite
Coat of Arms of Manuel Nin
Exarchates

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