Moni Zoodochos Pigi, Orthodox monastery in Sikinos, Greece

Moni Zoodochos Pigi stands on a hillside above the village of Chora on Sikinos, a whitewashed complex of flat-roofed buildings enclosed by a stone wall. Its church is built on a cross-in-square plan with a dome, and the monastic cells are arranged around a small courtyard. Terraces below the buildings hold olive trees and a garden.

Moni Zoodochos Pigi was founded in the 17th century, according to local tradition by a monk from the Peloponnese, and served as Sikinos' main monastery for centuries. It is listed as an archaeological site and a protected building in Greece. Restoration in the early 2010s returned the abandoned complex to use by a small community of women monastics.

The monastery serves as a spiritual gathering place where Orthodox traditions remain living practices rather than historical relics, with religious services and observances marking the rhythm of community life. Visitors encounter active religious life as it unfolds daily, creating opportunities to witness faith in its practiced form.

Access is best achieved on foot via well-trodden stone steps from the village center, or visitors can drive partway and continue walking to the entrance. Visiting is possible, but it's wise to check beforehand whether the monastic community is receiving guests, as visiting hours can vary depending on community activities.

The monastery's katholikon is dedicated to the Zoodochos Pigi, the Life-Giving Spring, a dedication tied to a spring near Constantinople; on Sikinos the feast is kept with a liturgy and a gathering of islanders. Look for the reused ancient blocks set into the church walls, masonry older than the monastery itself.