 Panormitis
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In the cove of Panormitis is situated the monastery of Taxiarch Michail. It is the most important religious monument in the island and one of the most important monasteries in Dodecanese. The exact date of its construction stays unknown but the latest additaments, according to the inscription in its entrance, were made in 1783.
The monastery’s interior is decorated with byzantine murals. Distinguishes the carven chancel screen full of oblations and a golden icon of the Saint found in the place where the monastery was built. The oblations that seamen put in bottles are kept in the ambry, as it is said that the sea “takes” them “out”. The icon is considered thaumaturgy and according to locals, if someone does not fulfill his promise, the Saint goes and takes it by himself. That’s why people call him “Thief”.
The monastery has a guest house that can host up to 500 people. It also has a folkloric and ecclesiastic museum.
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