Ypapantí Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Meteora, Greece

Ypapanti Monastery sits within a large cave cavity carved into the cliff face, positioned around 70 meters above the ground. The inner temple displays a single-aisled cruciform layout, characteristic of Orthodox religious structures built in this region.

The monastery was founded by monks Nilos and Cyprianus in 1367, during a period when the Byzantine Empire faced mounting pressure from Ottoman expansion. The community developed alongside other monastic settlements in the region during this era of political instability.

The monastery is named for the Presentation of Jesus, celebrated on 1 February, the feast day of its church. Inside are Macedonian-style frescoes, one showing the monk Neilos kneeling in prayer before the Virgin. A statue of Athanasios Vlachavas, who restored the monastery in 1765, stands opposite the rock.

The monastery is best reached via a northern trail that winds through wooded terrain, starting from the Grand Meteora Monastery parking area. Sturdy footwear and some hiking time are needed to reach the entrance.

The rock that holds Ypapantis also carries the ruins of the Saint Demetrios monastery, and facing it stands a statue of Athanasios Vlachavas, the local leader who restored the monastery in 1765. The site is not on the tourist circuit of the six suspended monasteries; its church feast is held on 1 February.