Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery

Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery is an Orthodox religious site in the Paphos District set at about 820 meters elevation among vineyard terraces. The buildings feature stone walls, arched windows, and interior wooden iconostasis alongside the planted vines that surround the grounds.

The monastery was founded in 1101 by monk Ignatius as a place of religious practice in the region. Its current buildings were constructed in 1770 and reflect late 18th-century architectural traditions that are still visible today.

The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, as reflected in its name and the religious treasures displayed throughout its buildings. Visitors can observe sacred artwork that reveals the spiritual practices and devotion that have shaped this place over time.

The site remains an active place of worship where visitors should be respectful of ongoing religious practices and customs. Parking is available on the grounds, and reaching it requires traveling northeast into hilly terrain with winding roads from the main city.

The monastery maintains its own vineyards and operates an on-site winery that resumed production in the mid-1980s. This wine-making tradition adds an agricultural dimension to the religious community's self-sufficient way of life.

Inception: 12 century

GPS coordinates: 34.92083,32.50000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45