In 1881 , an earthquake added further damage to the main church , leading to the collapse of its dome , while several other buildings , like the 1512 bell-tower , were destroyed . In 1952 , due to the shortage of monks , Nea Moni was converted to a convent . According to the 2001 census , it is inhabited by only three nuns
earthquake
1881 Chios earthquake
Nea Moni of Chios