Monastery of John the Theologian

The Monastery of John the Theologian is a convent where 67 nuns live today, strictly observing the rules of Athos. This is one of the important sites of pilgrimage. Here come to venerate the tomb of Paisios Svyatogorets, who is considered the founder of the monastery, and the relics of Arseny of Cappadocia. It is located near the village of Suroti, which is 30 kilometers from Thessaloniki. Several faithful women asked Paisius to create a monastery where they could devote their lives to serving God. Having received the blessing of the bishop, Paisios founded a monastery where the first nuns settled in 1967. Until his death in 1994, he constantly visited the monastery and patronized it. On the date of his death (from 11 to 12 July) all-night is held here, where thousands of pilgrims come. In 2015, Paisios was listed as a saint. His teachings and prophecies have survived to our time. They and other books of Paisius in various languages are kept in the monastery library. Nuns are very friendly, offer pilgrims coffee, cold water, lukum. The territory of the monastery is green. In spring, a beautiful garden blooms, and in summer flower beds with flowers please the eye.

You can get to Suroti by bus 87 from Thessaloniki, from other places - buses with transfers. You can also rent a car.