Saint Ignatios Monastery
Saint Ignatios Monastery, Greek Orthodox monastery in Dafia, Greece
The Saint Ignatios Monastery includes three basilicas, decorated walls from the 16th century, and wooden templon in the center of Lesvos Island.
Saint Ignatios Agallianos established the monastery in 1526, developing it into a significant religious center during the Ottoman period in Greece.
The monastery library preserves 2,500 books and 450 manuscripts, including Greek and Ottoman documents that detail regional ecclesiastical developments.
Located 4 kilometers northwest of Kalloni village, the monastery maintains regular religious services and accepts visitors interested in Orthodox Christian heritage.
The monastery houses the Limoniada School, which operated until 1923 and served as the primary intellectual institution on Lesvos Island.
Location: West Lesvos Municipality
Inception: 1526
Address: Μονή Λειμώνος
GPS coordinates: 39.24790,26.17220
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:09
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