Agios Andreas Monastery in Kefalonia, Greece

Kefalonia Churches & Monasteries - Agios Andreas Monastery in Kefalonia, Greece, is a historical site situated in the charming village of Peratata, located in the southern region of the island. The monastery, founded in 1579 and restored in 1639, endured significant damage from the 1953 earthquake, which uncovered a series of sixteenth-century frescoes. Today, the monastery is home to a convent of nuns, a museum featuring a remarkable collection of Byzantine icons and religious artifacts, and a prominent pilgrimage destination, housing a treasured relic: the foot of the Apostle Andrew. In 2002, a dedicated two-story museum building within the monastery was opened to showcase an array of exhibits, including wood carvings, icons, and entire iconostasis. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the Agios Andreas Monastery on your next visit to Kefalonia, Greece.

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