Monastery Panagia Chrysoleontissa, Orthodox monastery in central Aegina, Greece
The Monastery Panagia Chrysoleontissa stands on a mountain plateau with high whitewashed walls, an orange-tiled roof, and a 20-meter tower beside a blue dome.
Founded between 1600 and 1614 during Ottoman rule, the monastery replaced its original coastal location after pirates forced monks to move inland for protection.
Nine nuns maintain daily religious services starting at 4:00 AM, dedicating three hours to liturgy and prayer before attending to monastery responsibilities.
Visitors can reach the monastery through a 30-minute uphill walk from the Church of Agios Nektarios or via footpaths from Pachia Rachi village.
The monastery houses various animals including ostriches, while sheep and goats roam freely under wide-canopied oak trees within its fortified walls.
Location: Aegina Municipality
GPS coordinates: 37.72756,23.48686
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:27
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