Kefalonia Monastery of Kipoureon

Kefalonia Kipoureon: The Monastery of Kipoureon in Kefalonia Greece, Ionian

Agios Andreas Monastery of Kefalonia: The Monastery of Kipoureon is located in the peninsula of Paliki, 15 km from Lixouri. The location of this monastery is amazing, as it has been constructed on top of a rocky 90 metres above the sea. The view to the Ionian Sea and the wild coastline is magnificent, which makes it a worth sight to visit if you are in the area.

The Monastery of Kipoureon was founded in the 17th century by the Archibishop of Paxi Chrysanthos Petropoulos. Its name literaly means "monastery of the gardens" due to the many gardens thay the monks once cultivated to make their living.

Today only one monk lives in the Monastery of Kipoureon, who welcomes visitors every day. Dedicated to the Holy Cross and the Annunciation of the Virgin, the monastery celebrates on March 25th and September 14th. Inside it has a wonderful collection of ecclesiastical relics and post-Byzantine icons.

The nature surrounding the monastery is lush green and comprises of pine trees and fur trees. From the yard, visitors can enjoy a wonderful sunset to the Ionian Sea.

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