The Monastery of Panagia Koumana - Patmos island Greece Patmos

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The Monastery of Panagia Koumana

The Monastery of Panagia Koumana

This exquisite monastery stands on the hill of the same name with a luminous cross, near the settlement of Skala. Its founder, St Makarios Notaras, was disdained by the bishop of Korinth when he was accused by the Turks for igniting the revolution during the "Orlov events". The convent was transformed into a heaven on earth, after a long, period of neglect by the archimadrite Gerasimos Mihelis. A new church of singular beauty has recently been constructed with contributions from the archinandrite and the "Friends of Panagia Koumana's Society". The monastery, apart from celebrating mass, also performs weddings, baptisms and festivals of saints. The most important of these festivals is the All Saints festival in June. Visitors are elated to be in this captivating place among numerous trees and plants, chirping birds, and a panoramic view.

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