Philotheou Monastery, Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos peninsula, Greece
The main church of Philotheou Monastery stands at 310 meters above sea level, featuring frescoes that depict scenes from Revelation and religious figures.
Founded in the tenth century by Saint Philotheos, the monastery received support from Georgian kings who funded renovations between 1539 and 1540.
The monastery library maintains 250 manuscript codices and 2,500 printed books, including texts in Russian and Romanian languages.
The monastery contains ten chapels in total, with four inside the main structure and six positioned throughout the external grounds.
The monastery preserves the right hand of Saint John Chrysostom and houses the miraculous icon of Mother of God Gerontissa.
Phone: +302377023256
GPS coordinates: 40.22541,24.29139
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:03
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