Church of Agios Germanos in Lake Prespa

The Church of Agios Germanos, located in the eponymous settlement of Prespa, is one of the most important monuments in the area and impresses with its architecture and historical references. The church is a cross-in-square structure with a dome, supported by four pillars, and has nearly a square shape with rounded corners. Its exterior masonry combines stone and ceramic decoration, demonstrating the high craftsmanship of the era. It dates back to the early 11th century, although some opinions place it in an earlier period.

Inside the church, there are successive zones of frescoes, with the oldest dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The frescoes include scenes from the Dodecaorton (Twelve Great Feasts), the Pantocrator on the dome, and the Theotokos Deisis in the apse of the sanctuary. Noteworthy is the presence of a tomb in the northwestern corner of the church, where it is believed that Agios Germanos is buried.

According to historical sources, the relics of the parents and brother of Tsar Samuel may have been transferred to the narthex of the church. In 1882, a newer basilica of Agios Germanos was founded, which is still preserved next to the ancient church.