On the slopes of Mount Vermio, near the village of Kastania, you will find the Monastery of Panagia Soumela. It was built in 1951 by refugees of Pontus and it was an attempt to revive the historical monastery, the ruins of which are located on Mount Mela.
The monastery is a spiritual center which attracts many believers, especially on August 15th (the celebration of the Assumption).
