Faneromeni Monastery

Faneromeni Monastery is located west of the town of Agios Nikolaos, and offers magical views of the areas of St. John, Gere and Castro. The unique monastery still operates today, is one of the most important monuments of the region.

It is said that in the place where the monastery is located, there used to be the Marble Sanctuary of the Goddess Artemis. The disciples of the Apostle Paul preached Christianity and created the first “house of prayer”, and one of them, Sozion, was ordained as the first bishop of Lefkada and founded this monastery.

The monastery acquired its present appearance in the era of the Venetian rule, in 1734, and in the XIX century it was restored after two fires, and is distinguished by the pronounced influence of Transkynthos architecture.

The monastery was recently reconstructed on the initiative of Igumenu. A library and a chapel dedicated to St. Siluanos of Athos was added to it, and a new wing with cells was added. In the monastery in a new modern building was a church museum, where you could see objects of church art and traditional crafts.

Vessels, garments, and icons were located on three floors, revealing to visitors a detailed picture of the development of Lefkada culture.

The monastery has always had an exhibition of Christian books, and a small hostel is provided for pilgrims. The monastery of Our Lady of the New-Manifested attracts many pilgrims, as well as she is a patron and protector, and thanks are offered in her honor on Monday, the feast of the Holy Spirit.