UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE HOLY TAXIARCHS
Holy Monastery of Kremasta.
Centuries of life upon the rock.
The Holy Monastery of Kremasta welcomes you.
On the slopes of Kavalaras, the history of Crete meets Orthodox monastic life.
NEAPOLI, LASITHI · CRETESINCE 1593
OUR MONASTERY
Centuries of history.
A living tradition.
Built upon the rocks, as if hanging from the hillside, the Holy Monastery of Kremasta lies near Vryses Merambellou, at an altitude of 397 m and about two kilometres from Neapoli.
Dedicated to the Holy Taxiarchs, it is surrounded by centuries-old trees and spring waters. A place of prayer, hospitality and spiritual life.
The location and history of the Monastery ↗FAITH · HISTORY · SERVICE
Discover our tradition
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History and contribution
The Monastery's path through the liberation struggles, education and social service.
Read more ↗02The restoration of the Monastery
The renovation of the monastic complex and the revival of cenobitic life.
Read more ↗03Orthodox monastic life
Prayer, service and the spiritual life of the monastic sisterhood.
Read more ↗“Angels are a light for monks,
and the monastic life is a light for all people”
SAINT JOHN OF SINAI · THE LADDER
Orthodox monastic life ↗THE MONASTERY IN PICTURES
Moments of peace
