It was subsequently divided into the quarters of Panayia (Panagia) and Saints Constantine and Helen (Agioi Konstantinos kai Eleni).

According to popular tradition, an icon of the Virgin Mary (Panayia) was found hidden in the branches of a large palloura plant.

The first historically documented testimony to the monastery is found in a sacred text that was written shortly after the martyrdom of thirteen monks of Kantara.

With his death in 1888, the monastery fell into debt because of large amounts spent for the repair of the church, the water supply and taxes.

The foundation stone of the church of Evangelistria was laid by Arch, Makarios III on 28 April 1961 and the first service was held on 21 November 1963.