Kapsa Monastery, Orthodox monastery on southeastern coast of Crete, Greece
The monastery structure extends from steep gray rocks near the Perivolakia gorge exit, overlooking the Libyan Sea at 35 degrees latitude.
Following destruction by Ottoman pirates in 1471, monk Joseph Gerontoyiannis led reconstruction efforts in 1841 and established a new religious community.
The monastery contains a two-nave church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and the Holy Trinity, representing traditional Byzantine architecture.
Visitors can access the monastery daily from 06:30 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 19:00, with appropriate dress required for entry into religious areas.
During World War II, the monastery provided protection for Greek resistance fighters and British soldiers against German occupation forces.
Location: Sitia Municipality
Location: Perivolakia, Lasithi
GPS coordinates: 35.02072,26.05165
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:26
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