Agia Irini (Greek Αγία Ειρήνη 'Saint Irene') is the name of a settlement in the municipality of Rethymno in the municipality of the same name in northern Crete. It is located at an altitude of 260 meters at the foot of Mount Vrysinas, around four kilometers south of the city center right next to a monastery of Saint Irene, after which the town is named. It was first mentioned in writing in 1545 by Francesco Barozzi. Agia Irini had a total of 75 inhabitants in 2011.

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“The monastery, which is very close to Rethymnon, was probably founded by Byzantine hermits who were ascetic in the caves of the area.

During Venetian rule it owned large railings …

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Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly fluent English speaking nun and taken for a short tour.

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