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Rhodes: The Ecclesiastical Museum of the Holy Monastery of Skiadio opens with more than 200 relicstranslated

September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

A new space dedicated to the ecclesiastical, historical and folkloric heritage of Rhodes opens in the Holy Monastery of Skiadio, hosting more than 200 important relics connected to the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church and the centuries-old tradition of Virgin Skiadeni. The Ecclesiastical Museum of the Holy Monastery of Skiadi was created with the aim of preserving, highlighting and presenting to the public the important heritage wealth of the Monastery. The exhibition is entitled "The natural world in the worship of the Church" and attempts to illuminate the relationship of natural materials and symbols with the act of worship.

Through the exhibits it is shown how elements of the natural world are used as raw materials for the construction of functional objects, but also as a source of inspiration for their decoration. At the same time, the symbolism that accompanies the use of organic and natural elements in the life of the Church is highlighted.

A special place in the exhibition is the history of the Holy Monastery of Genesis of the Most Holy Theotokos of Skiadiou, also known as Panagia Skiadeni, which is one of the most important pilgrimages of Rhodes and maintains strong ties with...

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Соломія Коваленко

It is good that the museum is being opened. Two hundred keimilia are a lot of interesting things, especially how to see what exactly those crosses and bowls of wood or stone were made of. I hope that one day I will go to Rhodes and see for myself, because in our Vinnytsia they also love such old things from the church.

Светлана Андреева

It’s good that the museum is being opened at the monastery, and not somewhere in the city. Two hundred kilimiyas is serious, especially when they show how wood and stone are included in the service. In Yaroslavl, after services, they sometimes talk about such old things from churches; it would be interesting to compare.

Полина Соловьёва

It’s good that it’s at the monastery, everything is in its place and the spirit is completely different. After services in our church, sometimes they also show antiques, but they hardly talk about wood and stone in the service, which is a pity. Do these stories often happen in Yaroslavl after the liturgy or only on major holidays?

Екатерина Иванова

It’s good that it’s at the monastery - everything is really in place and not like in a city museum. In St. Petersburg, after the all-night vigil, they sometimes show icons made of old wood, but they hardly talk about how stone or wax is included in the service. Do these conversations after services always take place in Yaroslavl on Sundays or only once a month?