3D Digital Renderings
The 3D digital renderings fall into two broad categories:
The first category includes fifteen selected objects that belong to the collection of relics of the Cathedral of the Annunciation and come from the time when it functioned as the Roman Catholic Church of Saint John (San Giovanni).
The second category includes the 3D digital rendering of the cathedral and its surroundings as well as important elements of the interior and exterior of the architectural structural decoration.
The visitor has the possibility to select specific exhibits/elements and delve into them by selecting the corresponding link.
Relics
Roman Catholic Artophorion (tabernacle)
Artophorion (tabernacle) with a pointed gothic-styled roof with a door and star decorations. Creator: Unknown Material: Wood Date:
Roman Catholic Holy Altar
Wooden piece of furniture with carved rhombuses containing a relief cross. The marble is a later addition. Creator: Unknown Material: Wood, marble Date: 1925-1932
Holy Gospel
Holy Gospel with metal stone-studded inlay. It depicts on the obverse the Resurrection in the center and in the corners the four Evangelists in medallions. On the reverse side, Christ enthroned and four ornamental buttons are depicted. Creator: Unknown Material: Gold plated Metal Alloy, Enamel Date: 1896
Holy Gospel
Gospel made of silver with red velvet. On the front side the Crucifixion and in the corners the four prophets Solomon, David, Moses, Isaiah. On the reverse side, the Resurrection and the four Evangelists with their symbols in the corners. Creator: Unknown Material: Silver, Fabric, Paper Date: 1899
Sanctification cross
Sanctification Cross bearing a depiction of the Baptism and Crucifixion, with wire technique. Creator: Unknown Material: Metal Alloy Date: 1900-1950
Baptistry Statue
Statue of winged angel in prayer pose looking up, on polygonal base. Creator: Production of the Lagana factory in Naples, copy of a work by Donatello and his student Giovanni di Turino Material: Brass Date: 1920-1926
Baptistry Statue
Female figure standing on a polygonal base, with the right hand raised and the left in front of her breast with the palm facing upwards. Creator: Production of the Lagana factory in Naples, copy of a work by Donatello and his student Giovanni di Turino Material: Brass Date: 1920-1926
Baptistry Statue
Female figure standing on a polygonal base, with her right hand extended and the left holding a chalice (?). Creator: Production of the Lagana factory in Naples, copy of a work by Donatello and his student Giovanni di Turino Material: Brass Date: 1920-1926
Baptistry Statue
Female figure standing on a polygonal base, raising her garment with her right hand. Lagana factory in Naples, copy of a work by Donatello and his pupil Giovanni di Turino. Creator: Production of the Lagana factory in Naples, copy of a work by Donatello and his student Giovanni di Turino Material: Brass Date: 1920-1926
Baptistry Statue
Female figure standing on a polygonal base, with her head turned to heaven and arms raised. Creator: Production of the Lagana factory in Naples, copy of a work by Donatello and his student Giovanni di Turino Material: Brass Date: 1920-1926
Baptistry Statue
Female figure standing on a polygonal base, with her head tilted right, holding her garments in her hands. Creator: Production of the Lagana factory in Naples, copy of a work by Donatello and his student Giovanni di Turino Material: Brass Date: 1920-1926
Baptistry Statue
Angel, standing on a polygonal base, with his head turned to heaven and hands raised. Creator: Production of the Lagana factory in Naples, copy of a work by Donatello and his student Giovanni di Turino Material: Brass Date: 1920-1926
Holy Chalice
The cup section of the Chalice carries the four Evangelists with their symbols. The base depicts the Annunciation, the Nativity, the Baptism of Christ, the Presentation of Christ to the Temple. Inscription on the base: ”ΑΓΚϚΤΝΟΥ: 1861”. Arabic stamp on cusp. Creator: Unknown Material: Gold plated silver Date: 1861
Holy Chalice
The cup section of the Chalice carries four medals: Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Saint Anna and Christ Elkomenos. At the base the four Evangelists. On the base and on the cusp there are inscriptions in Russian and enamel decorations. Creator: Unknown Material: Gold plated Metal Alloy, Enamel Date: 1940-1960
Chalice cover
Chalice cover with a cross in the center and a pot with flowers and fruits. Creator: Unknown Material: Fabric Date: 1950-1970
Artophorion (tabernacle
Metal Artophorion (tabernacle) with low relief decoration. On the one side it has two small drawers that open. The top is styled in the form of a roof which has a multi-ray finish with a cross in the center. Creator: Unknown Material: Metal Alloy Date: 1940-1960
Cathedral of the Annunciation
Holy Metropolis of Rhodes
Architectural details and sculptural decoration
Church organ (aerophone)
Church organ of the Pianoforti music house. Aerophone, probably the first church organ of the church of San Giovanni.
Wood-carved throne of Metropolitan Spyridon
Wood-carved throne of Metropolitan Spyridon
Marble throne
Marble throne, work of the Skaris brothers from Tinos. Date: 1960
Iconostasis of the south aisle
Iconostasis of the south aisle, work of the Skaris brothers from Tinos. Date: 1960
Iconostasis of the central aisle
Iconostasis of the central aisle, work of the Skaris brothers from Tinos. Date: 1960
Iconostasis of the north aisle
Iconostasis of the north aisle, work of the Skaris brothers from Tinos. Date: 1960
Pulpit
In 1932, the pulpit of the church was inaugurated, designed by the architect Armando Bernabiti. It was built with stone from Koskinou and colored marbles from Trani, Italy.
Church organ crowning
The wooden structure which housed the church organ of the church of San Giovanni, on the interior balcony above the main entrance of the church.
Baptistry
The baptistry in the center of the triangular churchyard. The completion of its construction was carried out by the architect Rodolfo Petracco in 1931.
Proskynetarion of Saint Gerasimos
Proskynetarion of Saint Gerasimos, work of the Skaris brothers from Tinos. Date: 1960
Proskynetarion of the Annunciation
Proskynetarion of the Annunciation, work of the Skaris brothers from Tinos. Date: 1960
Bell tower lion
The medieval winged lion on the bell tower
Entrance of the offices of the Holy Metropolis of Rhodes
The entrance of the offices of the Holy Metropolis of Rhodes
West churchyard entrance
West churchyard entrance
West-facing carved skylight
West-facing carved skylight
Bell tower top floor
Bell tower top floor
Carved arched window frame
Carved arched window frame
Sanctuary window
Sanctuary window (reconstruction)
Bells
LA MARINARA church bell
On the Western side it is decorated with a coat of arms with a cross inside and the letters R, O, D, I in each of its quarters, while on the Eastern side it has the relief of a large sailing ship. Beneath these two figures it bears a cast relief inscription: “INTENDNT͘·A.D.MCMXXV·SONITV MEAE VOCIS PER IMMENSA MARIA DEUM ET PATRIAM NAVTAE”. On the Northern side in the middle of the bell there is a frame in which the manufacturer’s name is written: “FONDERIA / DACIANO – COLBACHINI / E / FIGLI / PADOVA”. The supports that connect the bell to the counterweight are fish-shaped. It has a diameter of 1.76 m. Creator: FONDERIA / DACIANO – COLBACHINI / E / FIGLI / PADOVA Material: Bronze Date: 1925
LA VITTORIA church bell
In the upper part of the Western side it bears its name in relief: “LA VITTORIA”, flanked by two crosses on either side, within a circle. In the center of the bell, on all sides there is an elaborate cross, except for the Eastern side where there is the seal of the manufacturer “FONDERIA / DACIANO – COLBACHINI / E / FIGLI / PADOVA”. It has a diameter of 1.38 m. Creator: FONDERIA / DACIANO – COLBACHINI / E / FIGLI / PADOVA Material: Bronze Date: 1925
LA CONCORDIA church bell
In its upper part and towards the East, it bears its name: “LA CONCORDIA”. It is adorned by three crosses to the East, North and South, while to West we see the seal of its manufacturer. On the Western side at the height of the strip bearing its name, we also see the date of construction A.D. MCMXXV (1925). It has a diameter of: 1.16 m. Creator: FONDERIA / DACIANO – COLBACHINI / E / FIGLI / PADOVA Material: Bronze Date: 1925
LA SERENA church bell
It is adorned by three crosses to the North, South, and West while to the East it bears the manufacturer’s seal. On the Eastern side at the height of the perimeter strip with the name, we also see the date of construction A.D.MCMXXV (1925). It has a diameter of 0.84 m. Creator: FONDERIA / DACIANO – COLBACHINI / E / FIGLI / PADOVA Material: Bronze Date: 1925
LA GIOCONDA church bell
Its name is inscribed on its Eastern side and its manufacturing date to the West. In the center it bears the monogram of Jesus in Latin characters (IHS) and a cross above the H, which refers to Christ the Savior (Iesus hominum Salvator). It has a diameter of 0.74 m. Creator: FONDERIA / DACIANO – COLBACHINI / E / FIGLI / PADOVA Material: Bronze Date: 1925
LA FELICE church bell
The smaller bell of the bell tower bears the name “LA FELICE”. It has a diameter of 0.66 m. Creator: FONDERIA / DACIANO – COLBACHINI / E / FIGLI / PADOVA Material: Bronze Date: 1925
