On Father's Day, we visited the
Monastery of Panagia Pantanassa,
meaning, (Most Holy Queen of All),
near the village of Rogdia.
meaning, (Most Holy Queen of All),
near the village of Rogdia.
It is a short, scenic drive from home,
along Crete's beautiful northern coast.
The monastery was founded in 1963 by Bishop
Nikolaos Xenos, in dedication to the Birth of the Virgin.
Nikolaos Xenos, in dedication to the Birth of the Virgin.
It was designed to operate as a charitable foundation,
with aspirations for an orphanage, a nursing home,
a kindergarten, and a nursery, all on site.
with aspirations for an orphanage, a nursing home,
a kindergarten, and a nursery, all on site.
Only the orphanage was realized, including
workshops and educational facilities.
Nowadays, it is inhabited exclusively by nuns, who work
hard to keep the grounds looking beautiful all year round.
hard to keep the grounds looking beautiful all year round.
The nunnery celebrates its
name day on September 8th.
People come from all over, to take part
in the day's special ceremonies.
Today, Panagia Pantanassa is a holy retreat;
a place where one can appreciate
Today, Panagia Pantanassa is a holy retreat;
a place where one can appreciate
the peace and tranquility of its surroundings,
nestled between tall, protective pines,
and nourished by invigorating views of the sea.
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Hi Poppy - You absolutely live in one of the most beautiful places in the world!! Could I come for a visit? Your photos are just breathtaking. All so pretty.
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What a lovely monastery!!!!!!!!!!! The garden is so beautiful and the view fantastic!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI was told Rogdia is a beautiful place, my cousin used to live there for a couple of years, but I did not have the chance to visit her before she left.
I wish you a very nice week-end, dear Poppy!!
Filakia!!!!
It looks like a fabulous place indeed!!!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
It does give you a sense of peace and serenity just to see the photos. I imagine it is a wonderful place to visit. Enjoy your weekend my friend. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scenery. Very peaceful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed when you post pictures of Crete. The scenery is breathtaking. Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Diane, you can sense its peaceful nature through the photos! I think that is both a credit to the lovely scenery and the lovely photographer! Happy weekend, Poppy! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what gorgeous scenery! Your photos are fabulous! Have a wonderful weekend, Poppy!
ReplyDeleteI feel peaceful and serene just looking at your photos. Those flower urns are gorgeous; oh how I would love to have a few of those! And the arbor is spectacular. Thank you for taking us with you on this excursion, Poppy!
ReplyDeleteTo stand in those beautiful gardens and look out over the sea must be amazing and calming at the same time!
ReplyDeleteYou live in a beautiful area, Poppy. The trees, flowers and the sea views are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Julia
Thanks!I enjoyed this so much!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place ...it's just gorgeous. Those nuns work hard indeed to maintain such beauty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place to visit and I love all the pots of geraniums.
ReplyDeleteHello Poppy, how lovely it is that there are still such places left in this busy, overcrowded world that can simply nourish the soul and body by providing a beautifully calm environment. The monastery looks so attractive and is positioned so charmingly. What a fabulous place to visit and thank you for taking us along with you!
ReplyDeleteOh, Poppy- I so enjoyed this tour! What a lovely place, oh and that ocean view! WOW!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Such beauty! The flowers, the views...it's a place I'd never want to leave!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and peaceful tour you provided us today. Those flowers and views are simply amazing and this definitely will be on the list of 'must visits' when we return to Crete! Have a lovely weekend~
ReplyDeletexx Jackie
What beautiful grounds! And a spectacular setting!! I can almost feel the salty ocean air. If I ever make it to Crete, this will be one of my first stops. Happy first day of summer :) xo
ReplyDeleteYour post makes me want to become a nun and tend the grounds at this beautiful place!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous place! The ocean views are spectacular. Poppy, you live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I visit, you show me your beautiful country and I fall more in love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful outing! Thank you so much for sharing Poppy,
ReplyDeleteStunning! Beauty that transcends my humble vocabulary! Thanks you for sharing your wonderful visit. Your photos are magnificent! Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteDear Poppy.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had such a wonderful day out - loved seeing the beautiful sea and the Monastery.
The gardens are so pretty and must have been peaceful walking around here.
Happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn
i love this post because its a reminder of retreats ...a time to pause and reflect... it looks like a wonderful place... I wish I could be there too... but I am not and I do need a retreat and will take this post to do the same.. I shall stop and smell the flowers!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures :) What beautiful sight! I am sure you must have had a good time.
ReplyDeleteThank u for sharing all these awesome photographs!
-Tanya
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/
What a beautiful place! What gorgeous photos! I would love to visit there someday!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Inspire Me Monday :)
Oh My Goodness Poppy, the magnificence of colours and textures of the flowers are so amazingly beautiful and along the sea wall, how sublime that would be. The nuns work so hard and they live such a beautiful life doing what is required to make sure this place of sanctify stays so very special a place. What a spiritual, meditative and calming experience it must be to explore the walk paths with the boundaries of this special place! Poppy, I am letting everyone know, as some have sent messages... I'll be back next week. Having some difficulty adjusting to new medication and old ones, but will in time. Stay happy my sweet friend, take care~
ReplyDeleteWow, those photo's are nothing short of breathtaking! All those flowers...sigh!!! The ocean looks beautiful too:)
ReplyDeletePoppy
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of where you live just is stunning!
I never quit being amazed by the beauty there.
Thank you for sharing it with your photos!!
These pictures are breathtaking! I would love to live near the sea. And all of these flowers...an abundance of beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your visit, Poppy!
XO,
Jane
Lovely photos -- the sky is so blue one things that it can't be real. It must be something to close your eyes and feel the warm, warm sun on your face and the sound of the sea in your ears. What a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteOMG, what a beautiful country you live in! Your photos are breathtaking too! I would never leave the water, I love being by it so, so calming and relaxing. You can almost feel the wind the sun's warmth hitting you face. Thanks for sharing a place I would otherwise never get to see!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful garden spaces with all the colourful flowers in the pots. And the view of course is spectacular! Wendy x
ReplyDeletePoppy what a beautiful, peaceful place. The nuns certainly do a fabulous job making the grounds look perfect! Thanks for the virtual fieldtrip!
ReplyDeleteI do believe this is one of the most beautiful places you've shown us, and that is saying A LOT! The nuns should be commended for their painstaking attention to detail and obvious love for this lovely property. As always, thank you for making my day just a little bit brighter. (((Hugs)))
ReplyDeleteYou always take us to the most amazing places! Beautiful Poppy!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
Blessings,
Cindy
As always i loved your photos! Thanks for sharing this beautiful and peaceful place above the sea! Also the informations are very useful! Have a great new week ahead!
ReplyDeletePoppy - It looks ever so peaceful, as you say. I find the sea always to be calming in any form. Too bad I live so far inland. Thank you for sharing your beautiful sea with us.
ReplyDeleteCindy
What a beautiful place!! I am your latest follower and I can't wait to see more of your posts! Thank you for leaving such a sweet comment on my blog. Gotta go now.....I've got some reading to do...:)
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful place. I love this post. I also love poppies. The geraniums are lovely, so lush and big. Great post
ReplyDeleteJanice
How beautiful Poppy. Thanks for sharing.
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MakeMineLemon
Poppy mieszkasz w pięknym miejscu, te kolory, widoki, zapachy, wszystko Cię otacza wokół, jesteś szczęśliwa:)
ReplyDeleteIt's so refreshing to come and visit you my friend. I enjoy every photo you share, so full of colours, so full of life. The view from that place is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely week.
I so enjoyed my tour. Your photos are always so lovely.
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't come along sooner. This place is beautiful, the Nun's certainly do a wonderful job, and how amazing are the views past the flowers and through the trees to the gorgeous azure sea.
ReplyDeleteI see no way of e-mailing you, so just want to alert you that although I am told I am already subscribed to receive your blogs via e-mail, I have not received them in some time. I would enjoy reading your posts regularly if you have a solution.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm visiting from Home and Garden Thursday. You were the link before me, so I decided to pop by to make your acquaintance. Your photos are stunning. What a beautiful part of the world you live in. I could easily be jealous!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Patti
Beautiful tour..
ReplyDeleteI wish I could visit :)
Such beautiful sunny vistas! Thank you for linking with Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
I would enjoy visiting here; there must be a feeling of tranquility, I would think.
ReplyDeleteKaren
What a special place, and I love the bougainvillea!
ReplyDeleteMan! All the geranium are just amazing. What a very pretty place. You can see all the hard work has paid off.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Fresh-Cut Friday!
~Liz
What a beautiful tour! Thank you for sharing, I love the historical notes to this...
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