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GreecePeloponnese, Western Greece and the IonianMunicipality of South KynouriaMonastery Elonas

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Kosmas 223 00, Greece
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In the southern part of the Parnon mountain range, and at an altitude of 650m, rises in all its glory, the monastery of Panagia Elona (the Madona of the area). The monastery, that its history is dated back to 1300 is built on a steep huge cliff, and it is revealed in all its beauty when traveling on the mountainous road that connects the villages of Leonidio (17 km from the monastery) and Kosmas (14 km from the monastery). It can be reached by driving on a narrow road that winds up from the valley below, all the way to the top of the cliff.

There are three important dates regarding the Virgin of Elona that are celebrated, on the 15th and 23rd of August and also on the 21st of November, that becomes a local holiday in Leonidio and religious events are held in honor of her at that date. Bottom line: amazingly beautiful monastery that is definitely...

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After breakfast by the sea, we check out and continue along the coast road with wonderful views to the village of Leonidio. From here we choose the road into the mountains, which first follows a valley and later winds its way up the mountain in ever steeper bends. Our first stop is the 16th century orthodox monastery of Elonis. It sticks like a swallow's nest under the ledge and you have fantastic views in the morning sun. We are apparently the first visitors and a priest finishes his cell phone call and lights incense as we arrive. In the church there is a lot of gold on the icons and there is a holy spring. On the breakneck path to the monastery you can still take a look at the massive old...

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Monastery Panagias Elonis - величествен и внушителен манастир. Издига се на огромна стръмна скала на връх Парнон, близо до град Леонидио, в пролома Дафн, на една от многото стръмни, диви клисури, издълбани от река Дафниа, древната Селинота. Историята на манастира датира от 1300 -та година. Легенда разказва, че един ден овчарите в този район видяли в недостъпната точка на склона Парнон ярка светлина. Първоначално не обърнали внимание, но това се повтаряло и следващите дни. За да задоволят любопитството си и да разгадаят феномена, те споделили с епископа. След много молитви, епископа успял да се добере до мястото и разбрал, че светлината идва от запалена свещ, поставена пред икона - Дева Мария и Младенеца! Построили груб дървен параклис, където поставили картината, а за достъп до нея било изградено въжено стълбище. Ръкописи на манастира / пристроени към параклиса още две килии и създаващи всъщност манастира /разказват, че по време на османското робство, монасите тук са намерили ужасен край в ръцете на двама турци, но същите тези турци мигновено са ослепяли и никога повече не са успели да намерят пътя към манастира. И до днес тази икона се съхранява в манастира и хората безрезервно вярват в мощта и лечебната и сила. Празникът на манастира привлича поклонници от цяла Гърция. Манастирът празнува на 23 август, но основният му празник е презентацията на Дева Мария към храма на 21 ноември. Първоначално Панагия се празнувала като Зудохос Пиги на 15 август (Света Богородица).

Висящият балкон в основата на манастира предлага невероятно красива и зрелищна гледка! Запомнящо и...

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In the southern part of the Parnon mountain range, and at an altitude of 650m, rises in all its glory, the monastery of Panagia Elona (the Madona of the area). The monastery, that its history is dated back to 1300 is built on a steep huge cliff, and it is revealed in all its beauty when traveling on the mountainous road that connects the villages of Leonidio (17 km from the monastery) and Kosmas (14 km from the monastery). It can be reached by driving on a narrow road that winds up from the valley below, all the way to the top of the cliff. There are three important dates regarding the Virgin of Elona that are celebrated, on the 15th and 23rd of August and also on the 21st of November, that becomes a local holiday in Leonidio and religious events are held in honor of her at that date. Bottom line: amazingly beautiful monastery that is definitely worth a visit!
TheEvdriverTheEvdriver
After breakfast by the sea, we check out and continue along the coast road with wonderful views to the village of Leonidio. From here we choose the road into the mountains, which first follows a valley and later winds its way up the mountain in ever steeper bends. Our first stop is the 16th century orthodox monastery of Elonis. It sticks like a swallow's nest under the ledge and you have fantastic views in the morning sun. We are apparently the first visitors and a priest finishes his cell phone call and lights incense as we arrive. In the church there is a lot of gold on the icons and there is a holy spring. On the breakneck path to the monastery you can still take a look at the massive old discarded gate.
Εμμανουηλ ΜποτσηςΕμμανουηλ Μποτσης
Σε απόσταση 17 χλμ από το Λεωνίδιο, στην διαδρομή που οδηγεί στο γνωστό ορεινό χωριό Κοσμά και στην συνέχεια στην Λακωνία, μια διαδρομή η οποία ξεκινάει από την ομώνυμη κοιλάδα και ανηφορίζει στο φαράγγι που σχηματίζουν οι απότομες πλαγιές του Πάρνωνα, βρίσκεται σε υψόμετρο 650 γαντζωμένη στο βράχο η Μονή Ελώνης ή Ελώνα. Πρόκειται για μια καλοδιατηρημένη μονή, που βρίσκεται τοποθετημένη σε ένα μοναδικής ομορφιάς φυσικό τοπίο και η ιστορία της ανάγεται στην αυγή του 14ου αιώνα. Η παράδοση αναφέρει για την εύρεση μιας εικόνας της Παναγίας στην δυσπρόσιτη τοποθεσία από βοσκούς της περιοχής, που οδήγησε αρχικά στην κατασκευή μιας μικρής εκκλησίας με δύο κελιά και με δύο μοναχούς να εγκαθίστανται εκεί, δημιουργώντας έτσι την Μονή. Η Μονή θα περνούσε ταλαιπωρίες με την Οθωμανική κατάκτηση με αποκορύφωμα την πυρπόληση της και την σφαγή των μοναχών της στην εξέγερση του 1770 με τα Ορλωφικά. Ο σημερινός ναός φτιάχτηκε το 1809 πάνω στις βάσεις του κατεστραμμένου ναού και έγινε μεγαλύτερος από τον αρχικό. Η πρόσβαση στην Μονή περνάει από μια πέτρινη πύλη που την αγκαλιάζει ο βράχος, αμέσως μετά από ένα ευρύχωρο σχετικά πάρκινγκ, στο οποίο βρίσκονται και πάγκοι πώλησης ντόπιων παραδοσιακών προϊόντων. Ωστόσο σε περιόδους υψηλής κίνησης και εορτών ο χώρος πάρκινγκ δυσκολεύεται να ανταποκριθεί, καθώς η Μονή προσελκύει πολλούς επισκέπτες και προσκυνητές... Αναμφίβολα, βεβαιώς, αξίζει η επίσκεψη και ο επισκέπτης αποζημιώνεται με το παραπάνω τόσο από την θέα της τοποθεσίας, όσο και από το θρησκευτικό και ιστορικό ενδιαφέρον που παρουσιάζει η Μονή...
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In the southern part of the Parnon mountain range, and at an altitude of 650m, rises in all its glory, the monastery of Panagia Elona (the Madona of the area). The monastery, that its history is dated back to 1300 is built on a steep huge cliff, and it is revealed in all its beauty when traveling on the mountainous road that connects the villages of Leonidio (17 km from the monastery) and Kosmas (14 km from the monastery). It can be reached by driving on a narrow road that winds up from the valley below, all the way to the top of the cliff. There are three important dates regarding the Virgin of Elona that are celebrated, on the 15th and 23rd of August and also on the 21st of November, that becomes a local holiday in Leonidio and religious events are held in honor of her at that date. Bottom line: amazingly beautiful monastery that is definitely worth a visit!
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After breakfast by the sea, we check out and continue along the coast road with wonderful views to the village of Leonidio. From here we choose the road into the mountains, which first follows a valley and later winds its way up the mountain in ever steeper bends. Our first stop is the 16th century orthodox monastery of Elonis. It sticks like a swallow's nest under the ledge and you have fantastic views in the morning sun. We are apparently the first visitors and a priest finishes his cell phone call and lights incense as we arrive. In the church there is a lot of gold on the icons and there is a holy spring. On the breakneck path to the monastery you can still take a look at the massive old discarded gate.
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Σε απόσταση 17 χλμ από το Λεωνίδιο, στην διαδρομή που οδηγεί στο γνωστό ορεινό χωριό Κοσμά και στην συνέχεια στην Λακωνία, μια διαδρομή η οποία ξεκινάει από την ομώνυμη κοιλάδα και ανηφορίζει στο φαράγγι που σχηματίζουν οι απότομες πλαγιές του Πάρνωνα, βρίσκεται σε υψόμετρο 650 γαντζωμένη στο βράχο η Μονή Ελώνης ή Ελώνα. Πρόκειται για μια καλοδιατηρημένη μονή, που βρίσκεται τοποθετημένη σε ένα μοναδικής ομορφιάς φυσικό τοπίο και η ιστορία της ανάγεται στην αυγή του 14ου αιώνα. Η παράδοση αναφέρει για την εύρεση μιας εικόνας της Παναγίας στην δυσπρόσιτη τοποθεσία από βοσκούς της περιοχής, που οδήγησε αρχικά στην κατασκευή μιας μικρής εκκλησίας με δύο κελιά και με δύο μοναχούς να εγκαθίστανται εκεί, δημιουργώντας έτσι την Μονή. Η Μονή θα περνούσε ταλαιπωρίες με την Οθωμανική κατάκτηση με αποκορύφωμα την πυρπόληση της και την σφαγή των μοναχών της στην εξέγερση του 1770 με τα Ορλωφικά. Ο σημερινός ναός φτιάχτηκε το 1809 πάνω στις βάσεις του κατεστραμμένου ναού και έγινε μεγαλύτερος από τον αρχικό. Η πρόσβαση στην Μονή περνάει από μια πέτρινη πύλη που την αγκαλιάζει ο βράχος, αμέσως μετά από ένα ευρύχωρο σχετικά πάρκινγκ, στο οποίο βρίσκονται και πάγκοι πώλησης ντόπιων παραδοσιακών προϊόντων. Ωστόσο σε περιόδους υψηλής κίνησης και εορτών ο χώρος πάρκινγκ δυσκολεύεται να ανταποκριθεί, καθώς η Μονή προσελκύει πολλούς επισκέπτες και προσκυνητές... Αναμφίβολα, βεβαιώς, αξίζει η επίσκεψη και ο επισκέπτης αποζημιώνεται με το παραπάνω τόσο από την θέα της τοποθεσίας, όσο και από το θρησκευτικό και ιστορικό ενδιαφέρον που παρουσιάζει η Μονή...
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