Panagia Evangelistria MonasteryMoni Evaggelistrias, Greece
Commonly known as the Evangelistria Monastery is a monastery dedicated to the annunciation of the virgin Mary which sits on a hillside some 4 km north of Skiathos town. Although some buildings are...
Commonly known as the Evangelistria Monastery is a monastery dedicated to the annunciation of the virgin Mary which sits on a hillside some 4 km north of Skiathos town. Although some buildings are ruined, the church and accommodation buildings have been restored. The museum houses ecclesiastical artifacts and presents information on the history of the Monastery such as priests' vestments, rare books and manuscripts from the 17th century, gospels from the 18th century, silver and wooden crosses and Byzantine icons. Today, the monastery is served by only four resident monks; three others associated with the monastery reside elsewhere. On 15 August each year the ceremony of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary takes place.
Access is by foot from Skiathos town up a steep winding road or by public minibus from Skiathos town bus terminus. Entrance to the monastery itself is usually free.
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