Holy Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Spilaio
At the entrance to the village of Spilaio stands the Holy Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos, a peaceful and historic pilgrimage site founded in 1633 under Archbishop Gavriil. The main church follows the Athonite type, characterised by simple yet imposing architecture. Inside, wall paintings dating to the time of its foundation testify to the monastery’s artistic and spiritual significance during its flourishing years. The masonry consists of rubble stone with internal timber reinforcements — a technique that ensured structural resilience without altering the external appearance. Tradition holds that Agios Kosmas of Aetolia passed through here twice and founded a “secret school”, an event that gives the site particular significance. The monastery was dissolved in 1930, and its relics were transferred to the Monastery of Zavorda; however, it continues to hold an important place in the religious heritage of Grevena.
