Monastery of Agioi Anargyroi, Orthodox monastery in Ermioni, Greece
The Monastery of Agioi Anargyroi is located on a hillside overlooking Porto Kapari Gulf, a short distance from the town of Ermioni. Its church contains an ornate marble iconostasis and holds a significant collection of rare theological and historical books.
The site was founded as a monastery in 1340, built where ancient thermal springs had once been dedicated to Asclepius, the healing god of antiquity. The connection to this long history of healing continues through the springs that still exist on the property.
The monastery takes its name from two saints who were called the Silverless, referring to their work serving the poor without payment. The interior decoration features religious paintings from the Cretan artistic tradition that have been venerated by visitors for centuries.
The monastery is accessible by a road leading uphill from Ermioni and offers visitors a quiet retreat in the surrounding hills. The grounds are open to visitors, though respect for the living monastic community is expected at all times.
The monastery preserves thermal springs in its courtyard that date back to ancient times and are still warm year-round. Few visitors realize that these springs represent an unbroken continuation of healing practices spanning more than two thousand years.
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