Nunnery / Monastery · Central
Monastery of Panagia Voitheia
Μονή Παναγίας Βοηθείας
Near Chios Town on the road toward Karyes and Nea Moni, founded by Saint Anthimos of Chios as a home for nuns displaced from Asia Minor.
Why go
For a living convent with a direct link to Saint Anthimos and the Asia Minor refugee experience.
At a glance
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes.
- Accessibility
- Generally accessible near the entrance; ask permission before exploring further.
The experience
Panagia Voitheia is a women's monastery founded by Saint Anthimos of Chios to shelter nuns displaced from Asia Minor. The convent remains active, with gardens, cells and a chapel that preserve a quiet rhythm of prayer and work. It offers a different kind of monastic visit from the grander Byzantine foundations, closer to town and to contemporary religious life.
Look for
- 1Convent buildings and gardens.
- 2Chapel.
- 3Connection to Saint Anthimos and Asia Minor refugees.
Practical information
Visitor note
Active nunnery; visitors should telephone ahead or check current hours and observe modest dress.
Map and directions
Sources & accuracy
Verified · 12 Aug 2026
Photograph: supplied by the publisher
Sources Metropolis of Chios; published monastery histories; field notes · Photography and rights