Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity Monastery is one of the most iconic monasteries of Meteora, both for its striking location and the unique way visitors reach it. To access the monastery, you follow a footpath and climb 145 stone steps carved into the rock—a small adventure that rewards you with unforgettable views.

The monastery was officially founded in 1488 by the monk Dometios, though sources mention its existence as early as 1362. The current church was built in 1475/6 and is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Its frescoes were painted in 1741 by the artist and priest Antonios and his brother Nicholas. The esonarthex was added in 1689 and decorated in 1692. In 1682, thanks to the efforts of monks Damaskinos, Jonah, and Parthenios, the chapel of Saint John the Baptist was built.

At the southeast corner of the church there is a small sacristy (1684), and the monastery was once home to 124 manuscripts—now kept at Saint Stephen Nunnery.

Upon entering, you’ll find the chapel of Saint John the Baptist carved into the rock on your left. The katholikon is a small, elegant cruciform church with a dome. At the northwestern edge of the complex, the monastery’s balcony offers a unique vantage point: from here, Kalabaka and the Thessalian plain stretch out before you, providing a distinctive perspective on the landscape of Meteora.

Holy Trinity Monastery combines a sense of mystique, deep history, and images that remain etched in every visitor’s memory.