The Maniots began to convert to Christianity century due to Nikon 's preaching .
It took more than 200 years , i.e. until the 11th and 12th centuries to eliminate most of the pagan Greek religion and traditions and for the Maniots to fully accept Christianity .
Although the Maniots began to convert to Christianity century due to Nikon 's preaching , it took more than 200 years , i.e. until the 11th and 12th centuries to eliminate most of the pagan Greek religion and traditions and for the Maniots to fully accept Christianity .