Saint Titus Cathedral Mosque

Address: Saint Titus Cathedral, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Hours: Open for services; visitor access around liturgies

Admission: Free (cathedral open for services; museum or guided tours may charge)

Saint Titus Cathedral (Agios Titos) is the principal Orthodox cathedral in Heraklion on the island of Crete, dedicated to Saint Titus, considered the first bishop of Crete. It functions as the metropolitan cathedral for the area and is a central religious building in the city.

Located in Heraklion’s old town, the cathedral occupies a prominent urban site and contains icons and liturgical furnishings used in Orthodox worship. The building visible today reflects multiple phases of construction and restoration over centuries and is the focal point for major religious ceremonies in the city.

The church has Byzantine origins and has been rebuilt and modified several times; it now serves as the main cathedral of Heraklion and an important element of the city’s historic core.

Positioned within the historic centre of Heraklion, the cathedral is a short walk from other landmarks in the old town and is easily accessible from the city’s main streets.

• Status: serves as the metropolitan cathedral of Heraklion and the seat of the local Orthodox hierarch, making it the principal church in the city.

Saint Titus Cathedral is in Heraklion city and is a short walk from the port and main market area. The city is served by Heraklion International Airport (Nikolaos Kazantzakis) with taxis and buses connecting to the centre.

• Attend an Orthodox liturgy to hear Byzantine chant performed in situ; the cathedral's ties to Cretan tradition make services distinctive.
• Note the carved iconostasis and local masonry details that differ from mainland Greek Orthodox churches.
• Combine with exploration of the old town of Heraklion for Minoan and Venetian continuity.