Agios Neophytos Monastery
Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | The Holy, Royal and Stavropegic Monastery of Saint Neophytos (the Recluse) |
| Order | Orthodox monasticism |
| Established | 1159 |
| Dedicated to | Saint Neophytos |
| Celebration date | September 28 |
| Diocese | Church of Cyprus |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Saint Neophytos |
| Prior | Leontios, Bishop of Chytri |
| Important associated figures | Chrysostomos II of Cyprus |
| Site | |
| Location | Tala, Cyprus, Paphos District, Cyprus |
| Coordinates | 34°43′30″N 32°36′15″E / 34.725°N 32.6042°E |
Saint Neophytos Monastery (Greek: Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου) lies in the territory of the community of Tala, 1 km north of the village, and 15 km west of Paphos, is one of the best-known monasteries in Cyprus. It was founded by monk Neophytos in the 12th century. The property is currently a museum consisting of the Engleistra (Place of Seclusion, built in a natural cave, with a small chapel) and the Monastery. Agios Neofytos lies 4 km west of Tremithousa, and across the steep valley from the Tsiárta mountain.