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.
Why go
For one of the most moving sites of memory on Chios, linking monastery, massacre and survival.
At a glance
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes.
- Accessibility
- Generally accessible; some uneven surfaces around older parts.
The experience
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.
Look for
- 1Memorial inscriptions.
- 2Ossuary and remains.
- 3Chapel atmosphere.
- 4Surrounding countryside.
Practical information
Visitor note
Active monastery; hours vary and services take priority. Check locally before visiting.
Map and directions
Nearby
Sources & accuracy
Verified · 12 Aug 2026
Photograph: supplied by the publisher
Sources Metropolis of Chios; published monastery histories; field notes · Photography and rights