The Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, or Panagia Kera Monastery, is a significant religious and historical site located near the village of Kera in the Heraklion region of Crete, Greece. The monastery`s origins trace back to at least the 14th century, with historical records indicating its presence during that period.It`s renowned for its connection to a historically significant icon of the Virgin Mary, which, according to tradition, possessed miraculous powers.Throughout its history, the monastery has played a role in Cretan resistance movements, enduring various periods of hardship.
