Very nice and peaceful monastery. It it a nun monastery. The nuns are very glad to help anyone and to explain everything you are interested in.
The monastery seems to be new, all the buildings are astonishing well preserved looking like new.
The church is impressive with all the inside walls painted (like in orthodox tradition), this church being one of the 8 churches we visited with painted walls. In other churches the walls were in a single colour painted.
There is a dress code for entering the church and there is a basket with some scarfs for ladies. Just ask the nuns and they will help you.
There are also 2 aside long buildings, just near the church, on one side and on the other, where you can pray in silence and meditate.
The monastery deserve...
Read moreBeautiful monastery both inside and outside. The people that are working there are so nice. You can feel the inspiring energy.
We have been deeply moved by the kindness and open-mindness of the Sisters working there. We visited the chapel, and got to learn from a Sister captivating stories about the St. Pantokrator.
The Sisters are really talkative and looking to show their work and life within the monastery. We have had interesting conversation. They were really welcoming and heart-warming people.
We were really looking for historical sites and we were absolutely pleased. We got to learn a lot about the Greek Culture. The sisters also talk many languages like: French, German, English. We would highly...
Read moreBeautiful monastery, inhabited by 31 nuns who follow the religious rhythm and learning of Athos. The church is the oldest part of the complex. Dedicated to the transfiguration of Christ it's originally from the 16th century, but is recently completely renovated and repainted inside. The large icon is a replica of the Mother of Jesus at Athos. The monastery around the church was founded in 1978. Best time to visit is between 17 and 20. Friendly who can tell you more about the history in about any language (currently even a Chinese nun)....
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