Monastery of St.. Sava Potier
   Photo: Monastery. Sava Potier

Among the many temples beautiful Greek island of Kalymnos special attention certainly deserves the nunnery of Saint Sava (also known as All Saints Monastery or Agia Pantes). The temple is situated in the capital of the island overlooking the town Potya steep green hill, from the top of which offers stunning panoramic views and breathtaking scenery.

Monastery of St. Sava has a special significance for the inhabitants of the island of Kalymnos. Himself saint revered by locals as the protector of the island. Preacher, iconographer and miracle worker Saint Sava (also known as Saint Sava New Kalimnossky) held on the island of Kalymnos 20 years (until his death) as a priest and spiritual guide of nuns of the monastery of All Saints, which later was renamed in honor of the saint in the monastery of St. Sava.

The monastic complex covers a large area and is composed of many incredibly in harmony with each other the different buildings - the main KATHOLIKON that can certainly be proud of the magnificent decoration, several churches and chapels, the impressive bell tower, monastic cells, outbuildings, etc. It survives to this day and is open to visit today's cell, where he spent his last days of the holy shroud. The monastery also has its own library, entertaining Pinakothek, a small but very interesting museum of the church, as well as the conference hall.

To reach the monastery, you can on the bus, next to the town of Poti Vlychada, as well as using the services of a taxi or on foot.

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