• The Kapsa monastery was built either in the thirteenth or the fourteenth century. It was the hermitage of ascetic and God-bearing Father Joseph Gerontogiannis.
  • Today, Kapsa functions as a monastery for male monks. ... "Kapsa Monastery in Crete, Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kapsa". www.explorecrete.com.
  • The Monastery of Kapsa is located 40 km from the town of Sitia at the exit of the Pervolakia Gorge built against the steep rocks overlooking the Libyan sea.
  • The Monastery of Kapsa is located 10 km from Makrigialos and 40 km from the town of Sitia at the exit of the Pervolakia Gorge built on the steep rocks...
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  • Kapsa was raided by Turks in 1471. They did a lot of damage. ... Kapsa monastery welcomes appropriately-dressed visitors all year round.
  • Its full name is the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kapsa (St John Kapsa) and it’s a dependency of Monastery Toplou near Sitia on the road to Vai.
  • Moni Kapsa Monastery was founded by hermits in honor of John the Baptist. There is no complete agreement as to the date of its creation.
  • Between Makrigialos and Goudouras, perched on the rocks next to the entrance of the gorge of Pervolakia we find the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kapsa.
  • Before and after Kapsa monastery in the region of Kalo Nero, there are many pristine coves with emerald waters, salt cedars and small pebbles.