The Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery is located in a beautiful location near Pano Panagia Village, west of the Paphos forest. The monastery was founded in 1152 A.D by the monk Ignatios who found the miracle icon of the Virgin Mary in the area of Moulia in Paphos. The miracle icon was said to have been painted by the Evangelist Loukas.
Ignatios built the monastery and dedicated it to the Virgin Mary Chrysorrogiatissa. The monastery’s buildings are dated from 1770 and have an important collection of icons and treasures. The church is located at the centre of the monastery.
Front entrance to Monastery There are hagiographies (biography of saints) above the three entrances. The icon of the Christ and the Virgin Mary which is in the monastery is also believed to have been painted by the Evangelist Loukas, and is covered with gold and silver. |
The Virgin Mary Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery Inside the monastery there is a variety of religious icons and treasures on display. One statue that attracts the most attention is that of the Virgin Mary which is made of pure silver. On the 15th August of each year a celebration is held in honour of the Virgin Mary as it is believed on this day she slept but did not wake up. The word death is not used as the ‘Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate’ is in deep sleep, but her other senses and organs like her heart and brain are still working. |
Virgin Mary Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery |
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The Kannaviou Dam |
Monastery Water Feature |
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