Panagia Gra Kera Monastery
Greece /
Hania /
Kissamos /
World
/ Greece
/ Hania
/ Kissamos
, 11 km from center (Κίσσαμος)
monastery, Church of Crete
The uninhabited Gra Kera monastery is dedicated to the birth of Virgin Mary (Panagia). The name comes after Iera Kera i.e. Holy Lady. The monastery in 1632 became a dependency of the larger monastery of Gonia Odigitria at Kolimbari as mentioned in a document, so it was already operating.
The temple is built in the middle of the monastery complex and bears characteristic decor of the Venetian Era. The temple was renovated and redecorated with a new temple in 1953. Around the church one can to see the monks' cells, an oven, a well and a stable.
The temple is built in the middle of the monastery complex and bears characteristic decor of the Venetian Era. The temple was renovated and redecorated with a new temple in 1953. Around the church one can to see the monks' cells, an oven, a well and a stable.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 35°26'31"N 23°44'42"E
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