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Amanites GuesthouseMonasteries · Dimitsana, Arcadia, PeloponneseGuesthouse in Dimitsana, Arcadia, built on the site of an old family home with seven double rooms, mountain and village views, buffet breakfast on a pDionysiou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, Greece, founded in the 14th century. Houses important Byzantine frescoes and manuscript collections.Dochiariou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos. Houses the revered icon of the Theotokos Gorgoepikoos (Quick to Hear). Founded 10th century.Dormition SketeMonasteries · Buena Vista, ColoradoOld Calendarist monastery (Genuine Orthodox Church of America), iconography.Entrance into the Temple Orthodox MonasteryMonasteries · LukongaEntrance into the Temple Orthodox Monastery is a parish community of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria in the Democratic Republic of the CGreat Lavra MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosThe oldest and most prestigious of the 20 monasteries on Mount Athos, established in 963 AD by Saint Athanasius the Athonite. UNESCO World Heritage SiGreat Lavra Monastery (Megistis Lavras)Monasteries · Mount AthosOldest and most prestigious monastery on Mount Athos, established 963 AD by Saint Athanasius the Athonite. Leads the hierarchical list of the 20 AthonGreek Orthodox Monastery of St John the BaptistMonasteries · Tolleshunt Knights, EnglandFamous Greek Orthodox monastery in Essex founded by Elder Sophrony (Sakharov). A major spiritual centre for Orthodox Christians in the UK and Europe.Grigoriou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, founded 14th century. Named after its founder Gregory. Known for its pristine coenobitic monastic life.Holy Apostles ConventMonasteries · Buena Vista, ColoradoOld Calendarist women's convent (GOCA), iconography and publishing.Holy Apostles Orthodox MonasteryMonasteries · KolweziHoly Apostles Orthodox Monastery is a parish community of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in KolHoly Archangels Greek Orthodox MonasteryMonasteries · Kendalia, TexasGreek Orthodox monastery in Texas Hill Country. Founded under Elder Ephraim, known for icon-making, pilgrimages, and welcoming visitors.Holy Cross Minthis Orthodox MonasteryMonasteries · Tsada, PaphosOrthodox monastery in Tsada, Paphos District, Cyprus (Church of Cyprus).Holy Cross Orthodox MonasteryMonasteries · Arminos, PaphosOrthodox monastery in Arminos, Paphos District, Cyprus (Church of Cyprus).Holy Cross Orthodox MonasteryMonasteries · Psoka, PaphosOrthodox monastery in Psoka, Paphos District, Cyprus (Church of Cyprus).Holy Cross Orthodox MonasteryMonasteries · Anogyra, PaphosOrthodox monastery in Anogyra, Paphos District, Cyprus (Church of Cyprus).
Holy Monastery of Great Lavra (Mount Athos)Monasteries · Mount AthosThe oldest and most senior monastery on Mount Athos, founded in 963 AD by Saint Athanasios the Athonite. Considered the first of the twenty ruling monHoly Monastery of Great MeteoronMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyThe largest and oldest of the Meteora monasteries in Thessaly, Greece. Founded in the 14th century by Saint Athanasios Meteorites. UNESCO World HeritaHoly Monastery of Hosios LoukasMonasteries · Distomo, Central Greece11th-century Byzantine monastery near Delphi, UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the finest examples of middle Byzantine architecture, housing remarka
Holy Monastery of Panagia GorgoepikoosMonasteries · Geelong
Holy Monastery of Panagia PantanassaMonasteries · Sydney
Holy Monastery of Panagia PantanassaMonasteries · Mangrove Creek, New South WalesGreek Orthodox men's monastery established 1976 under Archbishop Stylianos of Australia. Located in Mangrove Creek, NSW, west of Sydney. One of the olHoly Monastery of Panagia SoumelaMonasteries · Veria, Central MacedoniaFamous Pontic Greek monastery housing the Black Icon of the Virgin Mary. Pilgrimage destination for Pontic Greek diaspora on August 15 annually.Holy Monastery of PantanassaMonasteries · Wyong, New South WalesCoenobitic Greek Orthodox monastery for men on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, founded 1976.Holy Monastery of Pantokrator Tao (Ntaou) PenteliMonasteries · Penteli, AtticaHoly monastery under the Holy Archdiocese of Athens.Holy Monastery of Profitis Ilias, Attiko AlsosMonasteries · Athens, AtticaHoly monastery in the Attiko Alsos park, Holy Archdiocese of Athens.Holy Monastery of Saint John the ForerunnerMonasteries · GoldendaleGreek Orthodox monastery in Goldendale, Washington state, Pacific Northwest USA.Holy Monastery of Saint NektariosMonasteries · RoscoePrincipal Greek Orthodox women's monastery in Roscoe, New York. One of the foremost women's monasteries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.Holy Monastery of Simonos PetraMonasteries · Dafni, Mount AthosOne of the 20 ruling monasteries of Mount Athos. Dramatically perched on a cliff on the Holy Mountain, founded 14th century. UNESCO World Heritage SitHoly Monastery of Simonos Petras (Mount Athos)Monasteries · Mount AthosOne of the twenty ruling monasteries of Mount Athos, known for its dramatic setting on a rocky promontory. Famous for its Byzantine chant tradition an
Holy Monastery of St George (Yellow Rock)Monasteries · SydneyHoly Monastery of St George Yellow RockMonasteries · Winmalee, New South WalesGreek Orthodox male monastery in Winmalee/Yellow Rock, New South Wales, Australia. Abbot: Archimandrite Kyriakos.
Holy Monastery of St John (Forrestfield)Monasteries · PerthHoly Monastery of St Paisios (Forrestfield)Monasteries · Perth, Western AustraliaGreek Orthodox monastery located at Holy Monastery of St John of the Mountain, 280 Holmes Rd, Forrestfield, Perth, Western Australia. Serves the PerthHoly Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos, PenteliMonasteries · Penteli, AtticaHoly monastery under the Holy Archdiocese of Athens.
Holy Monastery of the Holy CrossMonasteries · Mangrove Mountain, New South WalesGreek Orthodox women's monastery established 1995 under Archbishop Stylianos of Australia. Located in Mangrove Mountain, NSW, west of Sydney. Under thHoly Monastery of the Holy Cross (Mangrove Mountain)Monasteries · SydneyHoly Monastery of the Mother of God PantanassaMonasteries · FassifernCoenobitic men's monastery on the Central Coast of NSW Australia, established 1976. Under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.Holy Monastery of the Theomitor, IlioupoliMonasteries · Ilioupoli, AtticaHoly monastery under the Holy Archdiocese of Athens.
Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary the ConsolatoryMonasteries · Brownsburg-Chatham, QuébecPrincipal Greek Orthodox women's monastery in Canada, located in Quebec. One of two thriving Greek Orthodox coenobitic monasteries in Canada, establisHoly Monastery of the Virgin Mary the ConsolatoryMonasteries · Quebec CityMajor Greek Orthodox women's monastery in Quebec, Canada. One of the principal Greek Orthodox monastic communities in North America.Holy Monastery of Varlaam (Meteora)Monasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalySecond largest Meteora monastery, founded in the 14th century. Houses remarkable Byzantine frescoes and relics. One of the six active monasteries remaHoly Monastery of VatopediMonasteries · Dafni, Mount AthosOne of the oldest and largest ruling monasteries of Mount Athos. Founded 963 AD, holds significant Byzantine relics and icons. UNESCO World Heritage SHoly Monastery of Vatopedi (Mount Athos)Monasteries · Mount AthosSecond-ranked monastery on Mount Athos, one of the largest and wealthiest on the Holy Mountain. Houses the Athonite Academy and significant ByzantineHoly Transfiguration MonasteryMonasteries · BombalaHosios Loukas MonasteryMonasteries · Distomo, Central GreeceUNESCO World Heritage Site Byzantine monastery in Boeotia, Greece. Built in the 10th-11th centuries. Famous for its outstanding Byzantine mosaics andIviron MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosProminent Greek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, Greece, founded in the 10th century. Houses the celebrated Portaitissa Icon of the Virgin Mary.Konstamonitou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosOne of the 20 ruling monasteries on Mount Athos. Smallest in terms of monks. Founded in the 11th century. Dedicated to St Stephen the First Martyr.Kutlumus MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos (Kutlumush). Founded 10th century. Houses important Byzantine manuscripts and sacred relics.
Monasteries of MeteoraMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyUNESCO World Heritage complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries atop giant rock pinnacles in Kalambaka, Thessaly. Six active monasteries (Great MeteoronMonastery of Agia Varvara RoussanouMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyMeteora convent.Monastery of Agios Nikolaos AnapafsasMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyMeteora monastery with frescoes by Theophanis the Cretan.Monastery of Archangel Michael MarrickvilleMonasteries · Sydney, New South WalesGreek Orthodox monastery in Marrickville, Sydney. Male monastic community led by Igumen Kosmas, serving the Sydney Hellenic Orthodox community.Monastery of GorgoepikoosMonasteries · Geelong, VictoriaGreek Orthodox female monastery in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. One of the notable Greek Orthodox monastic communities in Australia.Monastery of Mega SpileoMonasteries · Kalavryta, Western GreeceConsidered the oldest monastery in Greece, built in 362 AD at Kalavryta, Peloponnese. Eight-storey construction at the opening of a cave above the VorMonastery of Osios LoukasMonasteries · Distomo, Central GreeceHistoric walled monastery near Distomo, Boeotia, Greece. One of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture — UNESCO World HeritageMonastery of PantanassaMonasteries · Mangrove MountainCountries
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