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Native name: Αφέντης Χριστός | |
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The islet of Afendis Christos at Malia. | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 35°17′43″N25°27′39″E / 35.2954°N 25.4609°E /35.2954; 25.4609 |
| Archipelago | Cretan Islands |
| Area | 4,400 m2 (47,000 sq ft) |
| Administration | |
Greece | |
| Region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Heraklion |
Afentis Christos (Greek:Αφέντης Χριστός, "Lord Christ") is a small islet off the northern coast of theGreek island ofCrete named after the small chapel built there. The islet and chapel is only a short distance away from the beach atMalia and a short distance from the islet ofAgia Varvara.[1][2] Afentis Christos is administered from Malia inHeraklion regional unit. The islet has an area of 4,400 square metres.[2]