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Monastery · Central
Monastery of Agios Minas
Μονή Αγίου Μηνά
Near Neochori, this monastery is inseparable from the memory of the Chios Massacre of 1822; the remains of those killed are preserved here.
Directions
Agios Minas stands as a place of pilgrimage and remembrance. The monastery is closely tied to the Chios Massacre of 1822, and the remains of those killed are preserved within the sanctuary. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, and the connection to one of the defining events of modern Chian history gives the visit real weight.
Why go
For one of the most moving sites of memory on Chios, linking monastery, massacre and survival.
What to notice
- 1memorial inscriptions
- 2ossuary and remains
- 3chapel atmosphere
- 4surrounding countryside
At a glance
- Duration
- 30–60 minutes.
- Accessibility
- Generally accessible; some uneven surfaces around older parts.
Visitor note
Active monastery; hours vary and services take priority. Check locally before visiting.
Verified · 12 Aug 2026
Sources Metropolis of Chios; published monastery histories; field notes · see the source register in More.