Evangelistria Monastery, Skiathos

Evangelistria Monastery is an Orthodox monastery on a hillside on the island of Skiathos with a three-domed church at its center. Around the church with its carved iconostasis lie monk cells and various auxiliary buildings that supported communal religious life.

Kollyvades monks from Mount Athos founded the monastery in 1794 and built it into an important center of faith and resistance. In the years around 1807, Greeks gathered here to swear an oath for their country's independence.

The monastery houses a collection of religious objects and Byzantine icons that show how Orthodox monks expressed their faith. Visitors can also see the original loom where monks wove the first Greek national flag in 1807.

The monastery sits about 4 kilometers north of Skiathos town and can be reached by minibus or over an asphalt road. Good hiking gear is not needed since access is straightforward and the path is well maintained.

The monastery tends vineyards producing Alypiakos, a red Muscat wine whose production method traces back to the 5th century BC. This old grape variety and its traditional processing method are rarely known and make the place special for wine enthusiasts.

Location: Skiathos Municipality

Inception: 1794

GPS coordinates: 39.19026,23.48044

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00