Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour in Dasochori
An important historical and spiritual site, the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour welcomes you in a lush landscape just outside Dasochori. It was founded before 1797, during Ottoman rule, and flourished greatly, hosting many monks until the 20th century. It played a significant role in crucial moments of Greek history, operated as a secret school and was used as a British headquarters and ammunition depot during World War II.
The katholikon was originally built in 1875, though it was replaced by a new one in 1968, which went on to be destroyed in the 1995 earthquake. Today, in its place stands the contemporary, imposing church dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Saviour. Inside are the chapels of Saint Ephraim and Saint Marina, while in the new three-storey wing is the chapel of Saint John the Theologian. Now functioning as a women’s monastery, it is open to visitors — you may tour the reception hall, chapels, dormitories and gathering spaces.
