Chania Churches & Monasteries - Moni Gouvernetou, located in Chania, Crete on the Akrotiri peninsula, is a stunning structure resembling a Venetian fortress. Founded by the Gouverneto monk, John Xenos, who was sent to Crete by Nicephorus Phocas to explore the life of the Cretans, Moni Gouvernetou is a site of many miracles and acts. The legend of Gouverneto is attributed to Xenos, and after his death, the new Gouverneto was built in 1537. Today, the monastery church in Chania Prefecture dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a true gem. The temple is surrounded by a two-story building with 50 rooms and necessary facilities. Despite being destroyed twice, first by the Turks, then by the Nazis, Moni Gouvernetou still stands today, maintained by an abbot and five monks who call this beautiful complex home. Plan your visit to Moni Gouvernetou in Chania, Crete now.

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