Ecclesiastical Museum of Siatista
Within the courtyard of the Metropolitan Hall, in the display cases of a bright exhibition space, specimens of art and religion spanning four centuries are being preserved. The Ecclesiastical Museum, operating under the auspices of the Holy Metropolis of Sisani and Siatista, features icons dating from the 16th to the 19th century, as well as woodcarvings, vestments, metalwork, books, and manuscripts from churches and monasteries of the region. Together, they trace Siatista’s connections with major artistic centers — from Constantinople and Venice to the Ionian Islands. Of particular significance among the exhibits are the Western-influenced “Apocalypse” by Theodoros Poulakis (17th century) and “Epi soi chairi” (“Thee Rejoiceth”), a late 16th-century icon likely attributed to Georgios Klontzas. A Gospel cover printed in 1590 and finely embroidered ecclesiastical vestments complete the collection, turning the visit into a journey through Siatista’s religious, artistic, and spiritual history.
