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The Church of Holy Spirit (Agia Pnevma) is a 15th-16th century place of worship in the Ha Gorge in western Crete.

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Under the invocation of Our Lady of the Assumption, patron saint of the town, it dates back to the beginning of the 15th century, making it one of the oldest churches in the archipelago. It is widely referred to by Gaspar Frutuoso and, nowadays, its history can be found in the work of Dr. Manuel Monteiro Velho Arruda. He was head of the Commandery of Our Lady of the Assumption.

This very old temple was founded in the 18th century and has undergone maintenance and improvements over time. This appreciably large church has a single bell tower and fine black basalt stonework.

Situated on the banks of the Amblève, encircled by an ancient graveyard with two fine chestnut trees in front of its porch, this church pleases those who appreciate rustic simplicity.

The church of Leithum was built in 1879 after Luxembourg became independent from the Diocese of Liège. It is dedicated to the 14 Helpers in Need and later to the Immaculate Conception.

Church of Ioannis Xenos is an Orthodox place of worship in Falassarna, dedicated to Osios Ioannis and St Eustathios. It belogns to the Diocese of Kissamos.

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The church in Moesdorf was built in 1837 in the classical style, according to the plans of François Cordonnier from Arlon. The octagonal dome above the spire was only installed in 1903.

The current building of the Church of Jesus and Mary is a 20th-century reconstruction, after the destruction of the old church during the 1908 earthquake. The crypt preserves the so-called "varettes", papier-mâché figures led in procession on Good Friday.