The ornate wooden central door of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is in the process of being restored to its former glory, greekcitytimes.com reports.
Due to vandalism over the years, the varnish on the wood has peeled, unveiling bare wood and black stains.
The door is adorned with carved figures of saints.
The restoration is being carried out by the Directorate of Conservation of Ancient and Modern Monuments.
Workers are removing all layers of varnish, fixing the wood where it has been damaged, and will gild the surface.
Last week, Greece’s Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni visited the church to check on the progress of the works.
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