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The '''Metropolis of Symi''' constitutes of the geographical island of Symi, in part of the Dodecannese, of . While the island is in Greece but it is under the [[ jurisdiction ]] of the [[Church of Constantinople]] and . It is most famous for its miraculous [[icon ]] of Archangel Michael [[Archangel Michael of Panormitis| '''o Panormitis''']].
== Metropolitan ==
The current [[metropolitan]] is His Grace Bishop [[Chrysostomos (Dimitriadis) of Pamphilos]], who was [[consecration of a bishop|consecrated as ]] Bishop of Pamphilos on [[November 8]], 1980. He was born [[October 26]], 1944 in Imbros of Turkey and [[ordination|ordained ]] a [[priest ]] [[August 6]], 1968.
== Island of Symi ==
Symi island is rocky and barren and has thrived on the success of its sponge-diving fleet and boat-building industry. The island was largely paganistic with a strong mythology dominating the islands culture. By the 17th century it was considered the third wealthiest island of the Dodecannese. There are reputedly over 300 monasteries, churches and chapels [[chapel]]s on the island.
== The Local Presence of the Archangel Michael ==
== Monasteries and Churches ==
* The '''Monastery of Taxiarchi Michail Panormiti''' at Panormitis bay, is the most popular attraction of this little [[metropolis]]. It is a place of regular [[pilgrimage]], especially for Greek sailors worldwide.
* The '''Monastery of Agiou Mihail Roukounioti''' is a 15th century [[monastery ]] built like a fortress in Gothic and folk architecture. Outside the fortress walls one can see century old cypress trees in the shape of umbrellas. It houses many 14th century frescoes and includes a rare semi-circular 15th century icon of the ''Hospitality of Abraham'' that was painted by a famous Cretan artist named [[Stylianos Genis]].
* The late 19th century church of Saint George. This has an unusual pebble mosaic of fierce mermaids. In the folklore of the islands, these were responsible for the fierce storms that would sink ships.
* St. Marina of the Neras (15th century).
* In the area of Emborios there is a chapel dedicated to the Ascension of Christ in Kokkinochroma Bay which is next to the sea.
* There is also a [[church ]] dedicated to the Panaghia Apokoui (who listens) on the inlet of Nimos.
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