Agia (Meteora)
# Agia (Meteora)

Agia (Greek: Αγιά) is a rock in the Meteora rock formation complex of Thessaly, Greece. The rock overlooks the town of Kalabaka.

The peak of Agia stands at a height of 630 m (2,070 ft) above sea level.

The main rock known as Megali Agia, or "Large Aya." The lower part is called Mikri Agia (Μικρή Αγιά), or "Small Aya."

## Monastery of the Holy Apostles

The ruins of the Monastery of the Holy Apostles (Greek: Αγίων Αποστόλων, romanized: Agion Apostolon or Ιερά Μονή Αγίων Αποστόλων (Αϊά)) are located on the rock (39°42′42″N 21°37′31″E﻿ / ﻿39.711703°N 21.625157°E﻿ / 39.711703; 21.625157﻿ (Monastery of the Holy Apostles)). It was founded in the early 16th century, perhaps by the monk Kallistos and has been documented in 1551. Only ruins, murals, carved stairs, and a cistern remain.

