Panagia Eikosifoinissa Monastery

The Panagia Eikosifoinissa Monastery is a historical monastery located in the municipality of Amphipolis in the County of Serres. It is built at an altitude of 753 meters, on the northern side of Mount Pangaion.

The establishment of the Monastery dates back to the years of Bishop Philippi Sozontos, who took part in the 4th Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon, Asia Minor (451 AD). According to tradition, Bishop Sozon founded, around 450 AD, a Temple and a monastic settlement at Vigla, near the Monastery. This monastic settlement was abandoned over the years and the Monastery was actually founded by Saint Germanos in the 8th century. Today the Monastery is female and has 23 nuns.

Address
Amphipoli, Greece

Established
8th century AD