It is the oldest monastery
of Epidavros. It is located at the eastern limits of the municipality
of Epidavros, next to the motorway Korinthos-Epidavros.
The name of this monastery probably came from the Greek ancient word "agnous"
meaning osier, a plant, that is plentiful in the local area and next to the lake.
But there is another explanation about the name of the monastery, which takes
precedence and a local muse is recorded, speaking about the local monasteries:
"at Stiri supported, at Agnada watching, at Fanairomeni revealed and at the Cave
hold it"
According to the prevailing opinion, the temple is a building of the
11th century but the monastery pre-existed, without fail, in the Turkish age.
The monastery is well guarded and is surrounded by high walls and
powerful towers and small turrets. From the saved buildings we have a clear option
of the four side-building group which rose up around the restricted internal guard.
A double wooden door of 6-7cm thick supported by iron metal plates secures the
main entrance. The rhythm of the temple is complicated internally. It is royalty
style, with dome and outdoor looks cross-formed. Is a mixture of the royal style
with dome and Byzantine architecture.
The most important factor is that all the icons are in fine condition.
It is believed that these icons are from circa 1250 AD. Finally the retable of
the temple is 300 years old.
