Agia Triada Tzagarolon: The Monks' Winery

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Visitors to the Holy Trinity of Tzagarolon can observe the monks' unique wine production and export practices up close.

The Patriarchal and Stavropegic Monastery of the Holy Trinity of Tzagarolon holds a prominent place in the history and education of Crete, marking the end of Venetian rule on the island. Located at the base of the Stavros Mountain range in the Cape Melecha region known as Tzobomylos, this monastery complex is of great historical significance.

In the midst of the Greek Revolution of 1821, the monks were forced to leave the monastery in haste, leaving no time to conceal the precious relics within. Unfortunately, these relics were either destroyed by fire or looted during the tumultuous times of the revolution.

Following the conclusion of the revolution, the monastery underwent a reconstruction process, and the construction works were successfully completed. During this post-revolutionary period, the monastery expanded its real estate holdings significantly, acquiring substantial properties and establishing numerous dependencies, including some in Smyrna.

The monastery, deriving income from its assets and activities, played a vital role in supporting the upkeep of Greek schools in Chania. Additionally, in 1892, a seminary was established within the monastery's premises, particularly in the buildings constructed in the east wing.

Today, despite its numerous historical trials and tribulations, the monastery continues to hold a crucial position in both the religious and economic life of Crete. Welcoming a steady stream of visitors, it remains one of the region's most significant landmarks. The monastery's preservation and promotion are diligently overseen by the monastery's brotherhood in close collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the local 28th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities in Chania.


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