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Agia Irini Hrysovalandou

Agia Irini Hrysovalandou

Located on the southern fringes of Heraklion, the Holy Monastery of Santa Irene Hrysovalantou is a male monastery established on April 14, 2002, by Father Methodios Samaritakis. Presently, a small group of monks are involved in producing wax and incense, as well as overseeing the House of Elders, which accommodates senior citizens.

The monastery commemorates its annual celebration on July 28.

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Agia Irini Hrysovalandou is located at Agia Irini Hrysovalandou, in the Heraklion region of Crete. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.

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