The Agia Moni Monastery or the Monastery of Priests as it is also known, is located in the Paphos district between the village of Statos-Agios Fotios and the Chrysorogiatissa Monastery on the E622 road from Paphos.
The monastery is built in a beautiful and quiet location away from noisy everyday life and is surrounded by a green environment, which the monks find peaceful for praying and carrying out their duties.
There are many versions as to how the Monastery got its name. The one which is most well known is that in the past there were many priests there, and that is how it took the name Monastery of the Priests.
It was also called The Agia Moni Monastery because it was in the area where many Christians went to find peace with themselves and with God.
Front entrance to Monastery The Agia Moni Monastery is considered to be one of the most ancient monasteries in Cyprus, with a rich history and an important role in the Christianity tradition and the Greek language especially during the Byzantine period in particular during the 10th and 12th centuries. |
Monastery Church dedicated to St Nicholas When the Monastery of Kykkos was destroyed by fire in 1752, the sacred Icon of ‘The Panagia of Kykkos’ was moved here for safty. In an attempt to regenerate the monastery, it was recently renovated with assistance from the Holly Monastery of Kykkos to which it belongs to. |
Small Cruciform Chapel |
Water Feature |
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