Although there is no proof of its construction date, graffiti made by monks have been found, dating back to 1029 A.C. The region of Peloponnesus has been susceptible to various invaders including the Turks and even pirates. So it comes as no surprise that the monastery has a high stone wall guarding its interiors.There are many towers and hiding places for adequate protection.
The monastery has a church that rises in the centre of the yard, which is made entirely of stone with a unique architecture. There are 8 pillars that support the structure, 4 to each sidewall, that face each other and curve at the top. Spherical domes are formed above these pillars, while arcs and domes support the main octagonal dome. The church is very symmetric along all aspects of its construction.
The church’s interiors are covered with beautiful wall paintings dating back to 1250. The iconostasis is wood-carved, of the most brilliant and popular art of that period. The beautiful golden-scarlet coloring has carved pictures of leaves, birds, fruits, and even branches. The engraved inscription informs about its creation in the year 1713.
The Monastery is mainly deserted, at present, barring a small section that belongs to the women’s Monastery of Taxiarches. Restoration work has been done on a large scale to preserve its beauty and the monastery is still as beautiful as it has ever been
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