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Ikaria’s Theoktistis Monastery and Theoskepasti Chapel

On the northern side of the small Greek Island of Ikaria is the Osias Theoktistis Monastery.  The architecture of the small monastery is a traditional church, like most of the other ones located on this beautiful island.  However, the small chapel, Theoskepasti, located just next door, has the most unique architecture.  Built into a cave underneath a large, flat rock, from the outside, the Theoskepasti chapel looks more akin to a mushroom house than a place of worship.  It is an absolute gem to see!

Ikaria's Theoktistis Monastery and Theoskepasti Chapel
Old fashioned cooking stove.