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Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Monuments,
Cultural heritage
It is one of the smallest monasteries of the Holy Mountain following
however the traditional architecture, with the Katholicon in the middle, the Refectory
on the first floor of the southern wing and many chapels as well as a built aqueduct
which supplies the monastery with water. South of the Katholicon rises the defensive
tower, while around the monastery there are several auxiliary buildings and the
arsenal.
The Patriarch Jermiah I founded the monastery in 1540, in the place
of an older monastery which was already in existence in the beginning of the 11th
century. The Patriarch also caused to be built the Katholicon, which its frescoes
as well as the refectory and the chapel of St John the Precursor with their frescoes.
Several restorations have been made during the 18th century as well as presently.
The monastery's library possesses a large number of richly illuminated
manuscripts and liturgical scrolls. Apart from the frescoes in the Katholicon
and the refectory, in Theophane's group of pupils is also attributed the Dodekaorton
icons, while the mosaic icon of St Nicholas is one of the rarest examples of this
kind.
These last years, the monastery was almost entirely restored by the
Archaeological Service.
A large number of active monks inhabits today the monastery and provides
for the resatoration of the buildings as well as the hospitality to pilgrims and
scholars.
Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Monuments
Art & culture
- On site monuments
- Monastery: Post-Byzantine period, 1453-1821
- Churches: Post-Byzantine period, 1453-1821
- Frescoes
- Cultural Heritage
- World Heritage Monument (UNESCO)
Executives & Departments
- Archaeological service:, Tel.: 23770 24015, Fax: 23770 24015, Email: Requires Login as Tourism Professional 10th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities, Agion Oros Office, Karyes
- Information office, Tel.: 23770 23270 Representation
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