Agia Paraskevi

The Church of Agia Paraskevi in Manteio is one of the most important religious and historical monuments in the Dodona region. The church was built in 1776 at the site known as “Tsioumpari,” nestled in a wooded area, and dominates the landscape thanks to its location atop a hill and its distinctive, soaring dome. Tradition links its construction to Saint Kosmas of Aetolia, while the site also gained special significance for the local community, as it housed the village’s first school.

In 1853, Agia Paraskevi was also linked to significant historical events, as residents of Manteio, Meligga, Dodoni, and Dramesi gathered at the church to mark the declaration of the Epirus-Thessaly Revolution. Today, the monument retains not only its religious significance but also the character of a place closely tied to the memory and history of the region