Göreme - Barbara Church Barbara Kilise

In the Barbara Kilise (Barbara Church), it is possible to discern St Barbara alongside Jesus and various other ecclesiastical dignitaries on the preserved ochre frescoes. These frescoes date from the time after the disputes over Iconoclasm.

In the Yilanli Kilise (Serpent Church), the Byzantine Emperor Constantine and his wife Helena can be identified and also St George and St Theodore's struggle with the dragon. The legendary figure of Onophirios, a beautiful woman is also interesting. She pleaded with God to protect her from men's advances and her wish was fulfillled. She grew a beard and her beautiful face was disfigured. The fresco shows a half man/half woman figure.