Saturday, 3 October 2026

The Panagia Chozoviotissa Monastery on Amorgos, Founded in 1017

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The Panagia Chozoviotissa Monastery on Amorgos, Founded in 1017

Panagia Hozoviotissa is an Orthodox monastery for men, perched on a rock on the island of Amorgos in the Aegean Sea, where Luc Besson filmed "The Big Blue". The monastery was founded in 1017 and remains active; today it is home to three Orthodox monks. The monks produce a honey and almond liqueur and sweet Turkish delight, and gladly treat their guests to both.

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