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KARFAS (Settlement) CHIOS
In this suburb (Κορακιές) is the Monastery of Agioi Konstantinou and Elenis (Saints Constantine
and Helen). It was founded by the holy man Osios Pahomios in 1898 and maintains
the strict rules of monasticism to this day. Males are strictly forbidden. It
is said that many miracles occurred in this monastery. One may purchase beautiful
woven goods, embroideries and icons of the saints, all handmade by the residing
nuns.
MONI AGIOU KONSTANTINOU (Monastery) CHIOS
This is located at Frangovouni, a short drive from Chios town. It
was established by Osios Pahomios in 1898 and maintains strict canons; males are
forbidden entrance. The nuns, about 27 in number, are occupied with hagiography,
embroidering and weaving. Many miracles have occurred in the monastery at various
times.
This is located at Frangovouni, a short drive from Chios town. It was established by Osios Pahomios in 1898 and maintains strict canons; males are forbidden entrance. The nuns, about 27 in number, are occupied with hagiography, embroidering and weaving. Many miracles have occurred in the monastery at various times.
MONI AGIOU MINA (Monastery) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 31555
The Reverend Neofitos Koumanos and his son, Reverend Minas, built
the Monastery between 1572 and 1595 under the Patriarch Jeremiah II. The Monastery
was built on the top of a hill, just outside the village of Nehori.
It was intended to be an abbey for monks, however, in 1932, it was converted into
a Monastery and is currently home to 25 nuns that occupy their time with religious
painting, crafts and sewing ecclesiastical garments. The Monastery has become
famous and is well known worldwide. It is directly linked with Chios’ recent history
and more specifically with the Massacre of Chios in 1822 when the Turks slaughtered
and burned 3,000 Chians who had flocked to the Monastery from surrounding villages
to be saved. Today, the atrocities of the Massacre are still evident in the blood
stained marble floor of the church. The Mausoleum, located in the courtyard of
the Monastery, displays the bones of many victims of the Massacre.
The Reverend Neofitos Koumanos and his son, Reverend Minas, built the Monastery between 1572 and 1595 under the Patriarch Jeremiah II. The Monastery was built on the top of a hill, just outside the village of Nehori. It was intended to be an abbey for monks, however, in 1932, it was converted into a Monastery and is currently home to 25 nuns that occupy their time with religious painting, crafts and sewing ecclesiastical garments. The Monastery has become famous and is well known worldwide. It is directly linked with Chios’ recent history and more specifically with the Massacre of Chios in 1822 when the Turks slaughtered and burned 3,000 Chians who had flocked to the Monastery from surrounding villages to be saved. Today, the atrocities of the Massacre are still evident in the blood stained marble floor of the church. The Mausoleum, located in the courtyard of the Monastery, displays the bones of many victims of the Massacre.
THYMIANA (Small town) CHIOS
This Monastery, located in the village Thymiana, was built around
1639. The Saints of which the Monastery has been named after (St. Damianos and
St. Kosmas) are known to cure illnesses and diseases. Thus, in the old days, many
people suffering from illnesses (and more specifically, neurological diseases)
would flock to the Monastery in hopes of being cured.
According to the legend, the number of nuns living in the Monastery
had always been 28. It seemed that every time the number would reach 29, one nun
would die, thus maintaining a constant number count.
Since 1987, the Monastery ceased operation following the death of
the last nun, Sister Filothei. In 1995, plans were discussed for the establishment
of an ecclesiastical high school to be built on the premises.
This Monastery, located in the village Thymiana, was built around 1639. The Saints of which the Monastery has been named after (St. Damianos and St. Kosmas) are known to cure illnesses and diseases. Thus, in the old days, many people suffering from illnesses (and more specifically, neurological diseases) would flock to the Monastery in hopes of being cured. According to the legend, the number of nuns living in the Monastery had always been 28. It seemed that every time the number would reach 29, one nun would die, thus maintaining a constant number count. Since 1987, the Monastery ceased operation following the death of the last nun, Sister Filothei. In 1995, plans were discussed for the establishment of an ecclesiastical high school to be built on the premises
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