used to decorate the paths leading to the entrance of these churches and chapels.
There are also four monasteries situated on the island. No monks are staying there but large scale celebrations take place on special occasions with plenty of food and drinks. |
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The Monastery has a chapel inside the cave. This chapel has an icon of Virgin Mary which is double sided with the face of St. Nicholas on its back. This religious place is believed to have been built in 1400 AD and sits on a hill rock.
A 270 step footpath leads the way to the church. The relics kept there include old Bibles, gospels, holy crosses, religious icons and ecclesiastical items.
 Panagia Spiliani on map
Other small attractive churches in Mandraki are Agios Nikitas, dedicated to the patron saint of the island, Panagia Potamitissa, Agios Savvas and Agios Nikolaos. |
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At Nikia village, there is a lovely church dedicated to Virgin Mary. Outside the village, one can see the chapal of Agios Theologos, the church that has an imposing bell tower and a view to the magnificent volcno of Nisyros. |
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