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The Holy Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin Retha is located on a low hill of Mount Makrinoros and is about 18 km from the village of Anoixiatiko in the Prefecture of Aitoloakarnania. It dates back to around 1400 and is perhaps the most important religious monument in the area. The katholikon of the Monastery is made of stone, has 5 octagonal domes and is internally decorated with a wood-carved iconostasis and impressive hagiographies. The spacious courtyard consists of trees and is surrounded by monks' cells. Every year, on September 8, a festive Divine Liturgy is celebrated with a large number of believers arriving at the monastery, in order to worship the miraculous icon of Panagia Arethiotissa. This point of interest is Coastal and Rural. Suitable season to visit: All-year-round. It is not accessible through public transport. It has no fee or ticket. Source of photographic material: Official Website of the Municipality of Amfilochia https://www.dimosamfilochias.gr/