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It is one of the largest monasteries in Crete spread with a colossal fortune, located not far from Sitia, near the Vai palm grove. It is a historical place, since, during the War of Independence against the Turks, the monks were brutally murdered, and the monastery itself has been looted and destroyed many times. It is a property of 800m2,...
Within close distance from Sitia is located the monastery of Panagia (Virgin Mary) built in the Gorge of Agion Panton, inside of which exercitants’ caves are found. It resembles a small settlement numerous cells. On the 15th of August, lots of believers come to the monastery for the feast of Virgin Mary. The monastery is dedicated to the...
This monk monastery is one of the most historical on the island. Since it was destroyed numerous times during the Ottoman Empire, its buildings are just a century-old. Located on the Lasithi Plateau, it took its name from an icon of the Panagia (Virgin Mary), graven on a crystal, found nearby.
The monastery is dedicated to the Kimisi (Dormition) of the Theotokos and to the Zoodocho Pigi (Life-giving Spring). It is built at approximately 540m in altitude on a steep rock near Pachia Ammos, and its altar is located inside a cave. The monastery is well protected from external attacks, so it provided shelter to many revolutionaries during...
Its name (The Hanging Monastery) is coupled with the way it is built, looking like swinging from a steep slope. The monastery is located on the way that leads to Vryses village with a view to Neapoli. It is a convent, dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel. There is also an iconography workshop in the convent.
Built at the heart of the Selinari gorge, this monastery is very well-known. In fact, the locals consider it a sign of bad luck if someone passes by without stopping to light a candle. It is located on the national highway connecting Heraklion with Agios Nikolaos and for that reason, welcomes a lot of visitors. It is said that a monk from...
The monastery is built near the village Karydi of Neapoli, on arid, barren land and is dedicated to the Agia Triada (Holy Trinity). Although it used to be one of the strongest monasteries in the region, for years it had been abandoned. Currently, it has been revived and new monks live there. To enter the monastery, you will pass through a...
It was built in the 13th century and played a significant role during the revolutions against the Venetians and the Turks. However, the monastery was abandoned for a while and began its revival just in 1992. Currently, it is not inhabited by monks, but opens for services only on the day of its honorific feast. It is dedicated to the Genesio...
