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Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò dei Greci
The historic Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò dei Greci in Trieste, was constructed between 1784 and 1787 and later redesigned by architect Matteo Pertsch. Also referred to as the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicholas and Most Holy Trinity, it boasts an iconostasis painted by Spyridon Sperantzas.
The Greek community's roots in Trieste go back to 1714 when a Greek merchant settled there. Trieste's appeal as a free port and its tolerant atmosphere drew in more Greek traders in the 18th century. The Orthodox community, founded in the 1750s, initially shared a church with Serbian Orthodox believers but separated due to language conflicts in 1781. They established their Greek Orthodox community and built a church by Trieste's Old Port, completed in 1795 and later refined by architect Matteo Pertsch. This church, dedicated to Saint Nicholas and the Holy Trinity, represents the enduring Greek presence in Trieste.
San Nicolò dei Greci church in Trieste showcases a classicistic façade by architect Matteo Pertsch. Its interior houses a richly adorned iconostasis, separating the presbytery. The church features a blend of Empire-style architecture and baroque decorations. The iconostasis exhibits icons depicting saints and scenes from Jesus' life, complemented by gold frescoes by Giovanni Trigonis. The ceiling portrays Christ in Glory, created by an unknown Greek painter influenced by various artistic styles. Additionally, Cesare Dell'Acqua's altarpieces grace the walls. Adjacent facilities include the Greek Orthodox community's museum, historical archive, and library.
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