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submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 16.12.2008

Magnificent interior of the Church of Ayios Haralmbos, Karavas.

The Church is one of the best maintained in the island.

Most of the interior is in superb condition, but some dampness has recently developed on the southern wall.

This has been discussed previously:

Theo Kapatanios Poulos & George Hihlis Poulos, Executive Members of the Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney, examined the damage in September 2008.

Outline as to how the damage occurred

A row of large trees ...

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submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 16.12.2008

Father Panayoti Diakopoulos, and Theo Kapatanios Poulos,

at the Church of Ayios Haralambos. Karavas, September, 2008.

They have just completed inspecting some of the damage caused by dampness in the church.

Theo Kapatanios Poulos is an Executive Member of the Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney.

Outline as to how the damage occurred

A row of large trees had been planted in the earth about 3 metres to the left of the southern side wall of the Church at Ayios Haralambos.

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submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 16.12.2008

Front steps. Ayios Haralambos Church, Karavas.

The steps have been raised by natural causes over the years, causing the water to flow back into the Church.

This is one of two dampness problems effecting Ayios Haralambos at the moment.

The first is that, a row of large trees had been planted in the earth about 3 metres to the left of the southern side wall of the Church at Ayios Haralambos.

Over time the roots raised the cocncrete slab that buts up to the Church on the right.

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submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 16.12.2008

Longer view of the southern side of the Church of Ayios Haralambos, Karavas

Note the earth surround on the left hand (southern) side.

A row of large trees had been planted in the earth there. Over time the roots raised the cocncrete slab that buts up to the Church on the right.

This caused water to gather against the lower face of the wall, causing, for the first time, moisture to "capillary feed" to the interior of the church.

This problem needs to be rectified as quickly as possible.

The solution is to break up ...

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submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 16.12.2008

Tree stump. Southern verge, Church of Ayios Haralambos, Karavas.

The story of why this tree stump is important enough to photograph, ensures:

In the past, a row of large trees had been planted in the verge that lies to the south of the Church of Ayios Haralambos, Karavas.

Southern side wall, Church of Ayios Haralambos, Karavas

Over time the roots raised the cocncrete slab that buts up to the Church on the ...

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submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 16.12.2008

Southern wall of the Church of Ayios Haralambos, Karavas

Note the earth surround on the left hand (southern) side.

A row of large trees had been planted in the earth there. Over time the roots raised the cocncrete slab that buts up to the Church on the right.

This caused water to gather against the lower face of the wall, causing, for the first time, moisture to "capillary feed" to the interior of the church.

This problem needs to be rectified as quickly as possible.

The solution is to break up ...

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 21.01.2008

agios haralambros karava

one of the most lovely churches on the island, agios haralambros in the heart of karava, go and visit the church,then go and have a drink of water from the water springs of karava.

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 03.09.2007

karava

just past the school at karava take the steps to agios haralambos, which celebrates in august.

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 03.09.2007

agios haralambros karava

the court yard of agios haralambros at karava.

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submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 04.03.2007

History of Ayios Haralambos. Karavas, Kythera.

Back Cover

Author: Helen Haros-Coroneos
When Published: 2006
Publisher: Church Committee, Ayios Haralambos, Karavas, Kythera.
Printed: in Crete, www.kazanakis.gr
Available:
Description: Thin, small, 78 page book. Excellent photographs.
Language: GREEK.

Celebrating the Bicentennary of the creation of the fraternity that led to the building of the Church of Ayios Haralambos, Karavas, Kythera.

Prologue and ...

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submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 04.03.2007

History of Ayios Haralambos Karava Kythera.

Author:Helen Haros-Coroneos
When Published: 2006
Publisher: Church Committee, Ayios Haralambos, Karavas, Kythera.
Printed: in Crete, www.kazanakis.gr
Available:
Description: Thin, small, 78 page book. Excellent photographs.
Language: GREEK.

Celebrating the Bicentennary of the creation of the fraternity that led to the building of the Church of Ayios Haralambos, Karavas, Kythera.

Prologue and Introduction in English. (Grammar ...

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 13.09.2006

agia despina

agia despina near karava,espereno servive 14th august

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 06.09.2006

panayia despina

the enchanting and holy panayia despina near the northern village of karava with views to mainland greece

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 10.10.2005

agia despina

agia despina celebrates on the 15th august with views of mainland greece

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 05.10.2005

church tower

one of many church towers that add the extra charm to our churches.

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submitted by George Poulos on 30.10.2004

Ayia Varvara, Paliohora - floor plan of the 13th century church.

The church of Saint Varvara.

"This 13th century church is a fine example of Byzantine architecture with beuatiful proportions. It is located at the now abandoned Byzantine city of Paliohora. Unfortunately, it has been neglected and all the interior decorations destroyed. With a very strong influence of Monemvasian architecture, this church deserves to be preserved as it is unique both in its architecture and history."

From, Peter D Vanges, Kythera. A history ...

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 18.09.2004

AGIA DESPINA

agia despina near karava celebrates always on the 15th august.

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submitted by George Poulos on 12.04.2004

Ayios Haralambos apo to spiti tou Menti

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submitted by George Poulos on 12.04.2004

Ayios Haralambos Karavas

Ayios Haralambos Karavas from a period about the 1950's.

Scaffolding around one of the houses beneath Ayios Haralambos might help us to date the vintage of this photograph.

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submitted by George Poulos on 12.04.2004

Ayios Haralambos Karavas

Looking up from the valley to what most Karavites regard as the key "icon of the built environment" in Karavas, the magnificent Church of Ayios Haralambos.
This picture was taken in the 1970's, when most of the "sculess" - terraces of Karavas were still intact,

A great deal of time and effort was taken by Karavites to build these "sculless". Without them, the soil would have eroded away - and nothing would have grown there - including the olive trees.