At Theoktistis Monastery, Ikaria, Greece
June 8, 2026
A nice display of potted plants just along from the monastery’s church.
A nice display of potted plants just along from the monastery’s church.
An 18th century monastery just outside Xylosyrtis, a few kilometres west of the island’s capital.
Also known as the Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos the Recluse, it was founded in the 12th century by a monk seeking isolation. The paintings
This enchanting monastery is dedicated to ‘Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate’ and was established in 1152. The present structures date from the second half
The monastery can trace its roots back to the end of the 11th century. It is reputed to be one of the wealthiest in Cyprus
The church of ‘St. Nicholas of the Roof’ gets its nickname from the second roof that was erected over the original building. It forms part
Reputed to be the oldest monastery on the island. It is a tranquil place – at least until the cruise ship armies from Limassol arrive
Only ruins remain of this monastery, which was built (in stages) under Lusignan rule during the 13th and 14th century. It is a pleasant and
The Chapel of Theoskepasti features in many travel brochures about the North-Eastern Aegean. It is located at the Theoktistis monastery.
This lovely old church suffered considerable damage when the rocks behind it shifted and there was a danger that it might collapse if there was
A nice display of potted plants just along from the monastery’s church.
An 18th century monastery just outside Xylosyrtis, a few kilometres west of the island’s capital.
Also known as the Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos the Recluse, it was founded in the 12th century by a
This enchanting monastery is dedicated to ‘Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate’ and was established in 1152. The present structures
The monastery can trace its roots back to the end of the 11th century. It is reputed to be one
The church of ‘St. Nicholas of the Roof’ gets its nickname from the second roof that was erected over the
Reputed to be the oldest monastery on the island. It is a tranquil place – at least until the cruise
Only ruins remain of this monastery, which was built (in stages) under Lusignan rule during the 13th and 14th century.
The Chapel of Theoskepasti features in many travel brochures about the North-Eastern Aegean. It is located at the Theoktistis monastery.
This lovely old church suffered considerable damage when the rocks behind it shifted and there was a danger that it