Chrysoskalitissa
The Chrysoskalitissa women's monastery ( Greek Χρυσοσκαλίτισσα , or η Μονή Χρυσοσκαλίτισας) is located in the area of the municipality of Innachori on the southwest coast of Crete on a rock that slopes steeply to the sea. It was built in the 19th century. Only a monk and a nun still live in the building and maintain it. Since only men are allowed to worship in the Greek Orthodox Church , it is not uncommon for a monk to stay in the women's monastery.
The holiday is August 15th with the Assumption of Mary .
The name "Chrysoskalitissa" means "golden staircase", as legend has it that the monastery staircase has a step made of pure gold, which only those who are without sin can see.
The monastery was involved in the rescue of the shipwrecked passengers of the Imperatrix in 1907.
literature
- Hanni Guannella: Crete, travel and art guide . 8th edition. TVZ , Zurich 1984, ISBN 3-290-11484-8 , p. 402 f .
Coordinates: 35 ° 19 ' N , 23 ° 32' E