Preservation of St Nicholas Church of Katafygion

Spring 2026

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are pleased to share the latest developments regarding the preservation of St. Nicholas Church. Our donor outreach program continues to flourish, connecting supporters across the United States, Greece, and beyond. Every day, our “Circle of Friends” grows, united by a shared devotion to our heritage, faith, and community.

The Church Council is working diligently to finalize the necessary official permissions from the State Archaeological Service. We are proud to announce that we have already secured authorization for specialized preservation studies covering the church’s woodwork, stonework, metal elements, frescoes, and icons.

Furthermore, we are in the final stages of securing equivalent permissions for the Architectural, Static-Antiseismic, and Electro-Mechanical studies. These are vital steps in ensuring the monument’s structural integrity for the future.

Due to the extreme weather conditions at our monument’s high-altitude location (1,450m), expert specialists will begin collecting scientific samples this coming spring. Once the mountain pass becomes accessible, these onsite studies will provide the data needed to guide our restoration efforts with precision.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your faith and trust ensure that this treasured monument will endure for generations to come. We look forward to sharing further milestones in our next quarterly report.

With warm regards and deep appreciation,

The Church Council

St. Nicholas Church, Katafygion

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are delighted to share encouraging news about the preservation of St. Nicholas Church in Katafygion. Thanks to your generosity and the reach of our donor outreach program, our fundraising campaign continues to grow—bringing together supporters across the United States, Greece, and beyond through media and social platforms.

With this expanding circle of friends who share our devotion to heritage, faith, and community, the Church Council is advancing the essential preparations. The selection of expert specialists for the required studies—architectural, structural-static-antiseismic, electro-mechanical, and preservation—is nearly complete. At the same time, we are close to securing official permission from the state archaeological service to analyze samples from the monument, a critical step that will inform and strengthen the studies ahead.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you who, with faith and trust, stand beside us in this ambitious and meaningful endeavor. Your support ensures that this treasured monument will endure for generations to come.

In our next quarterly report, we look forward to sharing further updates on the progress of this important project.

With warm regards and deep appreciation,  

The Church Council