The monastery was founded in the 14th century, but the temple, according to official sources, only 200 years later. The type that we can see today was given to him in the XVII century. Since then, the building has not undergone any significant changes: the monks took care of it as best they could.
Her Kidane Mehret is dedicated to the patron saint of Ethiopia - George the Victorious. The name of this biblical figure has been mentioned by many churches in the country, but this monastery is the most popular with pilgrims. Unlike other similar monasteries on the islands, Mehret in your Khitan is allowed to enter the women.