est. 1600 - ;- third quarter of the 17th century
Skordilis was born in Crete. He became a priest on the island. Records mention that he was associated with the Monastery of Chrysopigi in Chania. Historians have concluded that he had a personal relationship with the Monastery.
Around 1645, when the area fell into the hands of the Turks, he traveled to the Cyclades. Eventually, he settled on the island of Milos after 1647.
He painted a significant number of icons during his lifetime. Historians have records from 1647-1671. One of his signatures was 'Cheir Emmanouil iereos Skordili' (Hand of Emmanuel, Priest of Skordilis). The surname Skordilis was common in Crete. There were many other painters with the same surname.
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