The monastery's water comes from the life-giving spring of the Holy Glossa and is located about 15 to 20 minutes from the intercity road. It is situated south of the village of Celaki, about 5 minutes away. This area is called "Stone on the Mountain," a name derived from the fact that, in the past, pirate ships used to stop there to commit robberies in Amathousta. The robbers would flee to this mountain to hide because it was difficult to reach.
There used to be a village here, but it was abandoned after some time. The residents moved further down, possibly to escape from the pirates or to avoid the cold, though we do not know for sure. Many ruins remain in this area. The locals here are currently working on clearing a small church, which was the first church in the village. Some historians trace it back to the 12th century, while others suggest it dates to the 15th century. It is believed that this was the chapel of the Greek Orthodox Church after the villagers leveled the area to either make space for a road or for the Kofalalos.
In 1976, the Metropolitan asked for it to become a monastery, and the local community agreed. The monastery was officially established in 1976, and four nuns came from St. George in Amano to help establish it as a convent for women. The construction of the main church, the Great Church of the Holy Trinity, began, and it now serves as the catholicon of the monastery. The church is a beautiful Byzantine-style building, and the woodcarvings inside, crafted by hand around 1800, are considered priceless works of art, depicting symbols like the phoenix, vine, and peacock.
The Holy Trinity church was built by Father Sundays, the priest of St. Ichnos, along with the presbyter of the church. In addition to the main church, there is also the chapel of All Saints located on the first floor of the monastery.
One of the great blessings of this place is the miraculous spring, which flows from a rock behind the monastery. We have created a tap near the entrance for visitors to easily collect the water, as it is difficult to reach the spring directly. Many miraculous stories are associated with this water. One tale involves a family who brought their 6-year-old child to the monastery to pray to the Virgin Mary, hoping their child would speak. That night, the child miraculously spoke, asking for milk.
There have been many other miracles. A gentleman shared a story about how, after praying to the Virgin Mary, his child, who had been silent for years, suddenly spoke. We also have the story of a woman in the final stages of cancer. The Virgin Mary appeared to her in a dream, telling her to visit the monastery. After taking the journey, she was healed of her illness. Another miracle occurred when a woman brought her daughter, who was scheduled for surgery the next day to remove a lump from her neck. The mother prayed for the Virgin Mary's intervention, and the next day, the daughter arrived at the monastery, running with joy—she had been healed, and the surgery was no longer needed.
One particularly touching story is about a young boy from Russia who, at 9 years old, had never spoken a word. His parents brought him to the monastery, and after praying and anointing the boy with holy oil, he began to speak without any issues.
The monastery celebrates the feast day of the Virgin Mary, which is fixed after Easter during the week known as the Diakinesimus, or "preparation of movement." The Life-Giving Spring also celebrates the Virgin Mary, with special prayers and blessings. Pilgrims come to offer silver and other gifts as a token of gratitude for the many miracles they have received.
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