Esphigmenou Monastery, Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, Greece
The monastery stands near the sea on Mount Athos, protected by rectangular walls enclosing a courtyard with the central church and monks' cells.
Founded in the late 10th century, the monastery endured multiple pirate attacks throughout its history and regained substantial influence after the 18th century.
The monastery library maintains rare manuscripts, including document number 14 with exceptional miniature illustrations from the Byzantine period.
The monastery operates under strict Athonite monastic traditions and celebrates its feast day forty days after Easter, on Ascension Day.
The refectory contains preserved frescoes from the 16th and 17th centuries, making it the oldest structure within the monastery complex.
Location: monastic community of Mount Athos
Inception: 10 century
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Website: https://esphigmenou.gr
GPS coordinates: 40.35269,24.13805
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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