From 1915 till around the start of the 1950s, for about 4 decades, this ancient monastery dating back to the 11th – 12th century located in the Limassol mountain region had been transformed into a holiday resort. This transformation was what saved the Monastery of Timios Prodromos in Mesa Potamos from abandonment.
The transformation of the monastery begun in 1914, when the Bishop of Kiti, Meletios Metaxakis, set the foundation stone for the construction of the monastery guest house. This decision was made in order to save the monastery from desolation, after it was left without monks for a very long time. This guest house ended up being a beloved destination for those seeking a relaxing refuge within this idyllic environment.
Photo: Annie Vassiliades
Photo: Annie Vassiliades
Right photo: Panayiotis Pastellis
The guest house was built by Metaxakis with his personal expenses. His successor, Nikodemos Mylonas, also used it as a hotel accommodation unit. The dense forest of the area, the abundance of water, and the serenity of the environment made the guest house a beloved holiday destination for people both in Cyprus and abroad.
When the monastery stopped working as a hotel, it was abandoned once more for around 50 years, but the guest house was utilized again in 2002, and has been in use to this day.
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