The monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa in Amorgos, is the second oldest in Greece built in 1017, by Alexius Comnenus I and renovated 1088. It is the literally hanging on the cliff side 300m above the sea. The monastery was created, as an ode (poem) to the Grace of Panagia, known as the Virgin Mary, whitch is the patron saint of the island. The icon is carried around to all the villages on the island every year. A perfect blend of nature and the beauty of man's creation, the monastery symbolizes man's tribute to the Holy Mother. Built into the cliff, it provides a breathtaking view of the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is with no doubt, the pride of Amorgos.