Tarpon Springs, Florida: Greek Shrine to Archangel Miracle
Colorful, icon-covered interior of a small chapel built by command of the Archangel Michael, to commemorate a 1940 medical miracle. In a neighborhood of homes.
Saint Michael Shrine
- Address:
- 113 Hope St., Tarpon Springs, FL
- Directions:
- Saint Michael Shrine. In a neighborhood of homes, northwest of downtown. From US-19 ALT/N. Pinellas Ave. turn west just north of the Community Center onto Park St. Drive one block. Turn right onto Grand Blvd. Drive one block. Turn left onto Hope St. You'll see the chapel on the left.
- Hours:
- Opens daily 7am. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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I was able to purchase candles in memory of my parents. Beautiful chapel.
[Shannon Christian, 12/27/2022]
We walked to to the Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis while strolling around the sponge docks. Beautiful on the inside. A flyer with the complete story is available.
[EC, 11/28/2021]
A shrine was built to the Archangel Michael after an 11-year-old boy with brain cancer had a vision of the saint and was miraculously cured. Thousands flock to this landmark.
[Tony VIncenti, 02/02/2019]Nearby Offbeat Places



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Steve Tsalickis was in a hospital bed in 1940 when he had the vision. The Archangel told him where to build the stone chapel shrine. Conveniently, it was in his family's back yard. Nov. 2021: Photo added.