The monastery was built in honor of St. Thecla, a disciple of the Apostle Peter, which he called his "first spiritual daughter", is located between Limassol and Larnaca, and is considered one of the greatest shrines of the island. Return each year attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world.

Especially this place is popular among those who suffer from any illness and has lost all hope of healing. There are plenty of documented evidence of how, after visiting the monastery people really recovered.

According to legend, once upon a time the holy Empress Helen, stay in Cyprus on his way from Jerusalem to Constantinople, discovered this place a wonderful source of water which could cure almost any disease. In addition, the clay of it is also considered healing - with the help of many managed to get rid of practically incurable skin disease.

Over time, about 1471, there was built a monastery, although documentary evidence of its existence relates only to the XVIII century. Since that time, the monastery is often mentioned in historical records. It is known that at the end of the XVIII century there lived only a few monks, and literally a hundred years later it was turned into a school where the children learn from the surrounding villages. Only in 1956, the building was once again transferred to the church. Since there is a nunnery.

Its main sanctuary is a part of the relics of St. Thecla, who, according to travelers who had been there, always warm to the touch.

Every year, on September 24 at the convent mark the feast day, which attracts a great number of believers.