The brickwork and the tiled roof of the Monastri Katharon at Anogi had recently undergone renovations when the photograph was taken.The Monastri Panagia Kathariotissa is the only monastery on the island of Ithaca and it is possible to see all over the island at a height of 556 metres from the south-east side of Mount Niritos.A coloured photograph the upper level of a rich building with bare grape vines growing along the low fence. Potted plants and a large tree are in front of the building.monasteries, monastery of panagia kathariotissa

The workmen are doing repairs to the arched walkway entrance to the Monastery of Panagia Kathariotissa, a project which the Ithacan Philanthropic Society supported as the Monastery was in need of extensive repairs.The monastery of Panagia Katharon dates back to approx. 1696. According to tradition, the monastery was thus named, because the icon of Virgin Mary was found untouched in burning “kathara”, dry vegetation, bushes, in the exact spot where the monastery was built. The bell tower, where one can view the most breathtaking view of the island and surrounds, was destroyed by the earthquakes of 1953 and was later rebuilt. A coloured photograph of three workmen standing on scaffolding while they lay bricks on an arched open walk way.

The photograph is of the entrance to the Monastery of Panagia Kathariotissa which is situated the south eastern peak of the Homeric Mount Neritos at an altitude of approx 600. The bell tower offers the most commanding panoramic view of the island. Panagia Kathariotissa is the protector saint of Ithaca and every year on 8th September Ithacans from across the island as well as visitors from elsewhere observe the feast day of the monastery. The night before a traditional feast is held in the courtyard, followed the next day, by the litany of the miraculous icon.A coloured photograph of an arched brick entrance with a cross above the arch. Old stone walls are on either side of the entrance with an old white building in the background . A negative accompanies the photograph

The photograph is of the open courtyard of the Monastery of Panagia Kathariotissa which is situated on the south-eastern peak of Homeric Mt. Niritos at approx 600 metres above sea level on the Greek island of Ithaca. Panagia Kathariotissa is the patron saint of the island. The monastery is a place of great spiritual significance for the people of Ithaca. A coloured photograph of a paved courtyard in front of a double storey building with potted plants and trees around the perimeter of the yard.panagia, kathara