Monasteries

The Monastery of Ikosifinissa stands at an altitude of 735m on a well-sheltered slope of Mt. Pangeo. According to religious tradition, the founder, St. Germanos, first built the monastery in the 5th century after the Virgin Mary had presented him with miraculous icon and it is for this reason that the monastery is dedicated to the Virgin.

Thousands of pilgrims make their way here each year in order to see the miraculous icon.
Since 1967, when the monastery was renovated, it has operated as a convent which welcomes many visitors who can enjoy the calmness and spirituality which prevail in this picturesque setting.

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