Monastery of the Assumption, also known as the Lady of the Angels is a monastery of 10th-11th century, built on the slope of Kechrovouni. The picture from afar resembles a fortified village, however this is the monastery that according to tradition was built by three sisters from Tripotamos, in which, later on, Osia Pelagia became a nun.
Osia Pelagia saw in a dream the place where the icon of Panagia of Tinos was found. The monastery experienced great momentum with periods of having 120 nuns. Today there are about 50.The monastery resembles a Cycladic village with cobbled streets, arches and stairs. There you will find the Church of the Assumption and the churches of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), Timios Prodromos, Agia Christina and Zoodochos Pigi.
In the abbey are kept remains of Saints, a small piece of the Holy Cross, the icon of the fire-raisers Konstantinos Kanaris, a small silver Gospel, gift of Queen Olga and many valuable icons. At the monastery’s library are kept valuable books, theological, historical, musical, etc.
Visiting hours: 10:00 to 12:00 & 17: 00-19: 00 pm
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