The Church of the Virgin dates back to the 10th century, but it was restored in the 14th century after being serioulsly damaged. The church consist of Entry Halls, a Naos, a Choir and three sanctuaries. It also has a library with many valuable manuscripts. Of special interest among the items that one can see in the Virgin Church are The marble pulpit and the wooden icnostsis made ebony with ivory inlaids , precious 14th century icons, and the well of Blessing. The church has annexed a convent of nuns, built by Patriarch cyril IV.