THE MONASTERY ON POROS

The 18th century Moni Zoodochou Pigis is built around the island’s only spring. According to the local tradirion the name Zoodochou Pigis comes from the water-spring whichmeans life-giving spring and it’s known for its curative treatments.
It is an outstanding monument of monastic architecture situated among a thickly pine forestwith a panoramic view of the sea.
The monastery has a long history that is carried out from many worth seeing exhibits. Among them is the beautiful gilded iconostasis which was carved in Cappadokia of Asia Minor in the 17th century.

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Poros Greece

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