Iviron Monastery, Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, Greece
Located on the northeastern coast of Mount Athos peninsula, Iviron Monastery features fortified walls protecting the central courtyard and religious buildings.
Founded in 980 by Georgian monk John Tornikios, the monastery received support from Byzantine Emperor Basil II after helping defeat a rebellion.
The monastery houses over 2,000 manuscripts and 20,000 printed books in its library, preserving centuries of Orthodox Christian literature and documents.
Male visitors must obtain a special permit called diamonitirion to enter Mount Athos and follow specific dress codes within the monastery grounds.
The monastery guards the Portaitissa, an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary that arrived at Mount Athos according to tradition by floating on water.
Location: monastic community of Mount Athos
Inception: 980
Phone: +302377023643
Website: https://imiviron.gr
GPS coordinates: 40.24597,24.28542
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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