Katsimikada Monastery in Kyparissia, Peloponnese

Kyparissia Chuches & Monasteries - Katsimikada Monastery, located approximately 9 km north of Kyparissia Town in Peloponnese, is a stunning site dedicated to the Virgin Mary, also known as Panagia Katsimikada. Situated 450 meters above sea level, amidst lush greenery and mountainsides, the monastery offers a beautiful panoramic view of Kyparissia Bay, Zakynthos Island, and the endless lowlands of Messinia Perfecture. Visitors can witness a great variety of flora and fauna, including apple trees, platens, chestnut trees, cypresses, pines, firs, willows, and more. The exact date of construction is unknown, although historical events such as the silver cressets made in 1885, the silver chalices created in 1880 and 1885, and ancient icons of 19th-century origin bring us close to its construction date. In 1923, the Archangels Michael and Gabriel were created on the adjacent doors of the beam in Mount Athos. Legend has it that a miraculous event occurred near the monastery. A small goat named Katsikada separated from the herd and returned with water on its beard. Upon investigation, a water source was discovered between some bushes. The holy icon of the Virgin Mary's birth was found during the cutting of the bushes, which led to the construction of the Monastery of Katsimikada in that exact spot.