Spyridon Denaxas has spent over 50 years at a cliffside monastery on the Greek island of Amorgos. Despite the secularization of Greece, the monastery remains an important icon for the local community. Spyridon, affectionately known as Father Spyridon, is responsible for caring for the community and feels a deep connection to the island and its people. The monastery, built over a millennium ago, is a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Spyridon welcomes all visitors, offering them water, sweets, and homemade liqueur.

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