Monastery of Our Lady of Gonia or Monastery of Panagia Hodegetria Crete.
Welcome to our channel. This is a tour of the Monastery of Our Lady of Gonia or Monastery of Panagia Hodegetria. It is situated near the village of Kolymbari and it is one of the best-preserved monasteries on Crete; it looks like a fort and has a three apse Catholicon church and two chapels.
The initial donor (ktetor) was Brother Vlassios, a monk from Cyprus, who, according to tradition, started building the Monastery on a site to which he had been led by Mother Mary. This is why the monastery that was built between 1618 and 1637 is dedicated to Mother Mary Hodegetria (she who shows the way).
The monastery has been an attraction for numerous monks and hermits and flourished in the last decades of Venetian rule. It was conquered by the Ottomans in 1645, but had the good fortune of being under the administration of significant men of the church (like Isaias Diakopoulos), who not only preserved its fortune, but introduced the teaching of Letters and Arts at its premises. Before the Ottoman looting, the monks had arranged to send 40 valuable icons away from the monastery to other Greek territories; these were returned after the Liberation Revolution. Unfortunately, there was further looting in 1866.
Still, even today, in the museum of the monastery one can admire the wealth of its icons and manuscripts. Pride of place is given to the icons of the Crucifixion, of St. Nicholas (1637), the multi-faced icon of the Story of Joshep of the Nile (1642), two more icons of St. Nicolas (15th and 17th century), of the Transfiguration (15th century), of Mother Mary of Mercy (Eleousa) (15th century), of Christ the Prelate (15th century). The museum also has two old Monastic Codes with rich content about its history, as well as other manuscripts and sacred utensils.
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Crete | Toplou Monastery
The 15th centrury Toplou monastery is located in the northeast tip of Crete. It is renowned for it's rich and turbulent history and today it is known for its agricultural products and interesting museums.
The first sight of Toplou monastery from the road is a tall Italian-style bell tower dating from the 16th century and towering over the surroundings like a sentinel. The monastery itself is a cluster of low and well-preserved buildings.
The name Toplou is Turkish for cannonball. That's a reference to a cannon that defended the monastery from invaders in times past. You can see a hole above the monastery gate through which boiling oil was poured on attackers.
To get to the Toplou monastery, drive for about 18 kilometres on the road east of Sitia. The road can be dangerous, with a lot of hairpin bends. A KTEL bus from Sitia can take you to nearby Paleokastro, from where a taxi can take you to Toplou.
Toplou monastery has many works of art and today it hosts an interesting exhibition of Byzantine icons, books documents and ancient engravings classic collection of artifacts which reflect Cretan history throughout the centuries.
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Monasteries of Crete
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Euphoria Resort at Night Kolymbari Crete 2018 in 4K - Kreta
This is the first Euphoria Resort 4K Walk around. A new complex for 2018. Tub exclusive 5* all inclusive with s la Carte dining. Euphoria Resort welcomes you to a fulfilling experience and encourage you to create your own summer story to tell. Among the legends born in Crete, the bliss that comes from the verdant nature and the hospitality brought by the locals, Euphoria Resort came to life. Perched on the seashore of Kolymvari, this 5* Euphoria Resort inspires with the breathtaking view of the horizon. It is built in a historic village that carries the traditions of Cretans, keeping alive the images of the past and its fascinating bygone era. The luxurious Euphoria Resort is conveniently located 30 minutes away from Chania International Airport and 14 miles west of Chania. Close to the shopping areas, the wineries and the Odigitria Monastery, it promises you an extraordinary journey. This premium family resort is a symbol of comfort and happiness – as its name reveals – with its modern and sophisticated rooms and suites, private pools and lush gardens. Tantalize your taste buds with authentic Greek cuisine at our four exclusive restaurants. Discover an array of Mediterranean and International delicacies while overlooking the sea. Luxuriate in the unique gastronomy and the healthy diet, brought by the pure products of Crete. Pamper yourself with rejuvenating signature treatments and therapies at our unique spa, or soothe your mind with yoga and pilates. Take a heritage walk and relive the Greek power of wellbeing. Strengthen your spirit and body using our fitness facilities. Create unforgettable memories for your children in our Kids Club and share fun and adventurous moments with them in our water park, a specially designed area for you and your family. Focus on the powerful, euphoric, magical, beautiful parts of life and the universe will keep giving them to you!
Μονή Γωνιάς - Κολυμπάρι Κισσάμου
Η Μονή της Παναγίας Οδηγήτριας βρίσκεται στη βάση της χερσονήσου της Σπάθας, περίπου 26km δυτικά από τα Χανιά και 2.5km βόρεια από το Κολυμπάρι, δίπλα στην θάλασσα.
Η μονή είναι γνωστή κι ως Μονή Κυρίας των Αγγέλων Γωνιάς λόγω της θέσης της στο δυτικό άκρο του κόλπου των Χανίων.
Το μοναστήρι ιδρύθηκε σε αυτή τη θέση τον 17ο αιώνα και αμέσως ήκμασε, καθώς στη Σπάθα είχε αναπτυχθεί πλούσια ασκητική παράδοση και οι μοναχοί γρήγορα συνοικίστηκαν στη Μονή Γωνιάς. Η Μονή Γωνιάς διαδραμάτισε σπουδαίο ρόλο στην τοπική ιστορία. Ήταν πάντα εστία αντίστασης σε όλους τους κατακτητές της Κρήτης και γι’ αυτό καταστράφηκε πολλές φορές από τους διάφορους κατακτητές, όπως μαρτυράει ακόμη ένα καρφωμένο βόλι στο ανατολικό τείχος της.
Ο αρχικός ναός του 14ου αιώνα βρίσκεται σε κοιμητήριο, κοντά στο σημερινό μοναστηριακό συγκρότημα.
Το συγκρότημα είναι περιτριγυρισμένο από ψηλό τείχος, θυμίζοντας Ενετικό κάστρο. Ο ναός είναι αφιερωμένος στην Θεοτόκο της Οδηγήτρια (15 Αυγούστου) κι έχει παρεκκλήσια. Τριγύρω υπάρχουν τα υπόλοιπα κτίρια του μοναστηριού (κελιά, ηγουμενείο, τράπεζα, αποθήκες, κελάρια, κλπ).
Στις εκτάσεις της μονής στεγάζεται επίσης η Ορθόδοξος Ακαδημία της Κρήτης, γυμναστήριο, κολυμβητήριο, σχολεία, οικοτροφείο, ειρηνοδικείο, κλπ.
Στο μουσείο της μονής φυλάσσονται παλιές εικόνες (όπως του Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιοκάπα), λείψανα.
Στη μονή διετέλεσαν ηγούμενοι σπουδαίες προσωπικότητες. Ανάμεσα τους ήταν ο Μισαήλ Αποστολίδης, διδάσκαλος της ελληνικής γλώσσας του βασιλέως Όθωνα και πρώτος πρύτανης του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Άλλοι είναι ο Ιωακείμ Τζαγκαρόλος, ο Παρθένιος Κελαϊδής κι ο Παρθένιος Πιερίδης.
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il Monastero di Gonia Creta
Un chilometro a nord di Kolimbari, lungo la penisola di Spatha, si trova il Monastero fortificato di Gonià (25km da Chanià), che gode di un bellissimo panorama sul golfo. La chiesa principale, dedicata alla Nostra Signora Odigitria, è circondata da un cortile ed è completata da una cupola e da un nartece, nonchè da alcune cappelle. Le celle monastiche sono situate tutt'intorno al cortile, come pure la residenza dell'abate, il refettorio ed i magazzini.
Il Monastero di Gonià possiede un'importante collezione di icone post-bizantine, reliquie ed altri tesori di arte religiosa. Le numerose iscrizione sulle pareti testimoniano l'importanza storica del complesso. Una palla di cannone ancora infissa nel muro di cinta che dà sul mare è una testimonianza dell'attacco turco al monastero. L'Accademia Ortodossa di Creta è situata a nord del monastero e vi si svolgono seminari e convegni internazionali.
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