It is the largest monastery in Andros. Locals also call it "Agias" and its celebration day is the first Friday after Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday.
The date of its construction remains unknown. According to the tradition was used as a school and became a monastery in 842.
It hosts rare icons of the 14th and 16th century, a rich library with books and manuscripts, as well as a museum with holy vessels and vestments.
There is also a small collection of prehistoric tools.
The monastery is officially recorded for the first time in 1400, while the chapel contains an icon dated from 1325.
In 1928 the monastery was converted into a convent.
How to get there: Following the road from Gavrio to Batsi, after Kypri beach and just before Agios Kyprianos, turn left and follow the uphill road that takes you to the monastery.
The distance from Gavrio and Batsi is 7 km, while from Chora 33 km.
Source: www.andros.gr