The chapel of Vrachopanagitsa is about 2 km from the village of Mila, perched on the left bank of the river Xasteros (Lefkasia). It is located in a beautiful landscape with tall plane trees, willows, lakes and water mills. The interior of the small temple is 4 x 4 meters with a height of 3 meters. On the eastern side of the cave, which is 8-10 meters high from the base of the cliff, the altar has been carved.
In Byzantine times, the small cave was converted into a temple, since there are Byzantine paintings in its niche. It is speculated that this was done during the Iconoclastic period by iconoclastic ascetic monks. During the Ottoman times, the chapel also functioned as a secret school, according to the testimony of Pope Theodoros Loutzis, who was ordained as a priest in Mila during the 1821 Revolution.
Vrachopanagitsa is honoured in commemoration of the birthday of the Virgin Mary, which is celebrated on 8 September, when a festive mass is held.
