Agios Georgios Selinari, Orthodox monastery in Selinari Gorge, Greece
Agios Georgios Selinari is a monastery set within a gorge on Crete, spread across two levels with multiple places of worship. The main chapel honors Saint George, while additional churches are dedicated to the Epiphany and the Resurrection of Christ.
The monastery was built between the 10th and 13th centuries and served as an important religious site in the region. Pirates destroyed it in the 16th century, after which it was reconstructed and returned to religious use.
Travelers on the road between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos stop at the monastery to light candles and receive protection for their journey.
The monastery is an active religious center that opens to visitors during daylight hours. It sits on the road between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos, making it a convenient stop for travelers passing through the region.
Inside, an ancient icon of Saint George bears three bullet holes from the period of occupation. This damaged image serves as a quiet reminder of the difficult times this place has endured.
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