One of the main attractions of the Greek island of Chios, no doubt, is the Monastery of Agios Minas women. It is located on the top of a picturesque hill near the small village of Neochori about 9 km from the capital of the island of the same name.

Agios Minas Monastery was built in 1572-1595, respectively, and initially functioned as a monastery. Holy monastery was founded by St. Neophytos Kumanosom father and his son Minas during the reign of Patriarch Jeremiah II. During the reign of the Ottoman Empire on the island in the monastery is a school. Famous for its monastery and its magnificent library.

The Monastery of Agios Minas has a special significance for the Greeks. 1822 to the island of Chios has become of the "black". In retaliation for the fact that the inhabitants of the island supported the fighters for the independence of Greece (although in fairness it should be noted that not all hiostsy supported this struggle, because they were afraid of losing their more than considerable privileges), the Turks waged around the island massacre, which He entered into history as the "Massacre of Chios". Had taken refuge in the monastery of Chios residents (mostly women, children and old people) here and found their last resting place. In April 1822 in the monastery were killed more than 3,000 people.

After almost two centuries, traces of blood still remained on the stone floors of the church as a silent witness reckless human cruelty. In the courtyard of the monastery can still be seen the so-called "Mausoleum of 40 Martyrs", which holds the remains of the victims of those tragic events.

In 1932, the holy abode has been converted into a convent. Today, in the monastery of Agios Minas is home to only 11 nuns.