Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kareas
Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kareas, Byzantine monastery in Kareas, Greece
The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kareas stands on the western slope of Mount Hymettus near ancient quarries, featuring a cross-shaped church with an octagonal dome.
The monastery's first documentation appears in records from the 11th or 12th century, though the current architectural elements suggest a different construction period.
The monastery transformed from a male to a female religious institution in 1971, maintaining Greek Orthodox traditions and celebrating its main feast on August 29.
The religious complex includes a central church with three eastern arches, marble screens from 1985, and incorporates materials from ancient structures in its walls.
This monastery reversed roles with Petraki Monastery in 1777 when its monks relocated there due to difficulties, marking an unusual institutional exchange.
Location: Vyron Municipality
Website: https://imaik.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.94167,23.77833
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:03
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