Church of St. Fanourios, Patras

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Source: European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative

Patras New Jewish Cemetery

The period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown, it was most likely founded in the early 18th century. The Jewish population in 1928 numbered 170 (of a total population of 64,838). In the leadup to WWII, there were 337 Jews in Patras. After the war, in 1946, 122 Jews lived in Patras and by 1978 only 5 remained.

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Anglican Church

The Anglican Church of Patras, dedicated to St Andrew, was built between 1872 and 1878 for the flourishing English community during the time of the raisin trade in the city. The building was erected in the Gothic Revival style with granite stones and simple decoration.