Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery

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**Chrysoroyiatissa** *(Χρυσορρογιάτισσα)*

Monastery Information
Jurisdiction	Church of Cyprus Paphos Bishopric
Established	12th century
Disestablished	still active
Location	Panayia, Cyprus
Dedicated to	Virgin Mary
Celebration	August 15
Founder	Monk Ignatius

Chrysoroyiatissa (Greek:Χρυσορρογιάτισσα) is a monastery dedicated to Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate located about 40 km north-east of Paphos at an altitude of around 2,700 feet. It was founded by a monk called Ignatius (Ιγνάτιος) in the 12th century. It lies 1.5km from the today village of Panayia, birthplace of the late Archbishop Makarios. The present building dates to 1770.

Celebrations are held yearly on 15th August in honour of the Virgin Mary. In the mid 1980s the old winery of the monastery was reopened and now runs (successfully) on a commercial basis. It produces wines from the Monastery's own vineyards.