The Monastery of the Holy Apostles: Kato Karkasa The Monastery was probably founded during the Second Byzantine period (961-1204) by Circassian Christians who moved into the area...
Monasteries of Karkasa
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Monasteries of Lasithi
There are hundreds of Monasteries and Convents around Crete. Some monasteries are now deserted, others continue to thrive. Some have only one monk, others are whole communities....
The Monastery of Panagia Exakousti
The Monastery of Panagia Exakousti (the Renowned) lies just outside the village of Males of the road to Anatoli. It is an active female monastery since the 70’s. The nuns operate...
