At the entrance of Velvento, near the Byzantine church of St. Minas, the post-Byzantine church of St. Nicholas was built. it is thought to be one of the most important monuments of the period, as a temple-which is dated in 1591-is preserved in it. Until the end of the 19th century, it was the katholicon of a monastery. Nowadays, the aisleless timber-roofed basilica and the ambulatory in the west and south side are preserved. The narthex is demolished.

According to the donor's inscription, ...

At the entrance of Velvento, near the Byzantine church of St. Minas, the post-Byzantine church of St. Nicholas was built. it is thought to be one of the most important monuments of the period, as a temple-which is dated in 1591-is preserved in it. Until the end of the 19th century, it was the katholicon of a monastery. Nowadays, the aisleless timber-roofed basilica and the ambulatory in the west and south side are preserved. The narthex is demolished.

According to the donor's inscription, ...