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Ancient Jesus Christ Fresco Discovered in Cretan Mountain Village

Monday, 29 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A fresco depicting Jesus Christ has been discovered or noted in a village on the slopes of Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete at 2,456 meters. Psiloritis, also known as Mount Ida, is located in the Rethymno regional unit in central Crete and is dotted with traditional villages, Byzantine churches, and monasteries that preserve centuries of religious art. Frescoes of this kind are common in small rural chapels across the region and represent an important part of Cretan Orthodox heritage. Visitors exploring the Psiloritis area can discover numerous such sites alongside the mountain's hiking trails and the Nida Plateau. Access is via the road from Anogia or Zaros. No specific dates or entry requirements were mentioned in the original report.

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