MONASTERIES

Panagia Dinious – The Miraculous Icon of North Evia

Near Istiaia in North Evia, lies a small but sacred chapel known as Panagia Dinious. It is famous for its miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary and a powerful story that has been passed down for generations. The Miracle Behind the Name According to tradition, during the Ottoman occupation, a Turkish so...

Monastery of Saint David the Elder – A Sacred Place of Miracles in North Evia

The Monastery of Saint David the Elder is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in North Evia. Surrounded by lush greenery near Rovies, it is dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Savior and is deeply connected with two great saints: Saint David of Evia and Saint Iakovos Tsalikis. History of the...

Monastery of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou – Peace and Prayer Above the Evian Gulf

The Monastery of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou is located between the seaside villages of Rovies and Ilia in North Evia. Built on a green hillside overlooking the Evian Gulf, it offers a calm, spiritual atmosphere surrounded by olive trees and pine forests. History The monastery is a dependency of Sain...

Monastery of Saint Nicholas Galataki – A Seaside Monastery Overlooking the Evian Gulf

The Monastery of Saint Nicholas Galataki is one of the oldest and most scenic monasteries in North Evia. Built 200 meters above the sea, it offers stunning views of the Evian Gulf and the Boeotian coast. Surrounded by pine forests, it becomes especially beautiful in spring when the monastery celebra...

Saint John the Russian – The New Confessor of Evia

In the heart of North Evia, in the village of Nea Prokopi, lies the incorrupt relic of Saint John the Russian, one of the most beloved modern saints of the Orthodox Church. His life of humility, obedience, and faith continues to inspire pilgrims from around the world. Life of the Saint Saint John wa...

Monastery of Saint George in Ilia – A Spiritual Landmark of North Evia

Just outside the village of Ilia, near the Thermal Springs of Aidipsos, lies the Monastery of Saint George — a spiritual site with a history that reaches back through the centuries. Built in a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty, the monastery is one of the most significant religious and cultur...