Archangel Michael Church
The Church of Archangel Michael—also known in Greek as “Ροτόντα”—is one of Crete’s key early Christian monuments. This Greek Orthodox church dates to the second half of the 6th century, placing it among the island’s oldest surviving sacred buildings. Its interior preserves both fresco decoration and a mosaic floor, linking it to the visual language of Byzantine worship. Architecturally, the building is central in plan: it fits within a rectangular layout, with a complex system of steps externally and mastoids internally that supports the surrounding domes. During the second Byzantine period, the church was used as the cathedral of the bishopric of Kissamos—a role that helps explain why it received such substantial artistic and architectural investment. …
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