Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Επανωσήφη

Welcome to the Holy Monastery of Saint George Epanosifi. Take a moment, feel the tranquility of the landscape, and listen to the birdsong among the pines and cypresses. You are standing at the largest male monastery in Crete, a place that has radiated light and spiritual peace since 1600. According to tradition, it was founded by the monk Paisios, who left the Apezanes Monastery to find his own sanctuary here. Look around at the imposing catholikon and the well-tended courtyards. During Ottoman rule, Epanosifi was not merely a place of prayer, but the mainstay and refuge of the local community in the hardest times of our history. Its bond with the local people remains vibrant and deep to this day. Every year, on the Feast of St. George, thousands of pilgrims arrive here seeking hope, solace, and hospitality. As you walk along the stone paths, let the atmosphere of reverence touch you and feel the welcoming warmth this sacred place has offered for centuries.