Church History
From the early years of the village Skotina its relationship with the Orthodox Church was very close by which has left too much to the point of clergy to acquire the nickname "Papadochori. From Skotina came and Patriarch of Alexandria Callinicos, who served as Bishop of Mytilene, Salonica, Patriarch of Alexandria and Patriarch of Constantinople, but did not accept the throne and resigned.
Traditions.
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Tourist Attraction-Monuments.
1.The picturesque and medieval Upper Skotina with cobbled streets and alleyways 2. Dormition of the Virgin Mary Upper Skotina year 1860 3. Primary School (Old School) Upper Skotina year 1860 4. St. Athanasius Church Upper Skotina 14th century 5. Holy Trinity Church in the 16th century 6. Church of the Transfiguration of Christ (BC) 16th century 7. Church of St. Nicholas Thalaleous (Halal) 17th century 8. Former dependency of the Monastery of the Virgin Birth Kannalon (Metropolis Elassona) 9. Ancient Acropolis and Livithra Skotina 3 to 4 Millennium BC Also in Beach Skotinas discovered the ruins of an ancient city that purportedly are Leidira, as well as the oldest winery in the world.
Name Etymology
The name, according to the prevailing version is due in Scotia (woolen fabrics, hand-made costumes), which were made in the region and which were capes or sails for sailing ships of the era.
1. River St. Nicholas
2.Ziliana River (the ancient sys) between Skotinas - Leptokaria
3. River St. George
4. River lakos papa
From a cultural perspective are the Cultural Skotinas movement with a presence in the cultural life of the region and the Cultural Association of Thessaloniki everywhere Skotinioton lively cultural presence in his hometown metalampadefontas in this way the local customs and traditions.