Monastery of Theotokos at Sissia

The monastery was built in the 13th century when according to tradition Francisus of Assisi organised a monastery. Its name, “Sissia”, probably derives from the word Assizi. In the monastery there are considerable portable icons as well as the icon of “Virgin of Sission” which was made in the 15th century. Presently, the monastery operates as a manly monastery.