Fourteenth century
We found Saint Kendeas Monastery between Achna and Vrysoulles, close to the ceasefire line. The high concrete wall, military installation and observation towers immediately reminded us that the island’s division is present even on a pilgrimage route.
When we arrived, the enormous gates were slightly open. An elderly nun looked out and invited us inside. At that time two nuns lived in the monastery. The complex is associated with the fourteenth century, while the holy spring is linked to a tradition that Kendeas prayed for rain.
Photography was prohibited beside the military installation. Instead of using an unrelated photograph of another church, the card therefore shows a location diagram, and the activities focus on what can be observed without taking pictures: the wall, gates, spring and signs restricting access.
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