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Kythira Agia Elesa: The Monastery of Agia Elesa in Kythira Greece, Ionian
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The Monastery of Agia Elesa in Kythira, Ionian: One of the most famous and impressive monasteries on Kythira is the Monastery of Agia Elesa, between Chora and Livadi. Located 4 km south west of Livadi, this monastery is constructed on a hill amidst a small pine tree forest. From this location, it provides gorgeous view to Melidoni beach and the surrounding landscape.
The catholikon (main church) of this monastery was built in 1871 on the site of a former church. It has interesting frescoes and it is dedicated to Saint Elesa, who martyred for her faith on this site.
Agia Elesa was daughter of Eladios and was living in Peloponnese. However, as her father didn't approve her convert to Christianism, she came to Kythira and bacame a nun. However, her father chased and killed her on the site of the monastery, in 375 AD. Since then, she is considered a protector of the island.
Her memory is celebrated on August 1st. |
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