Koroni Monastery

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Koroni Monastery, Byzantine monastery in Lake Plastiras Municipality, Greece.

The Monastery of Koroni stands in a wooded section near Lake Plastiras, featuring architecture of the Athonite style with three conches and a central dome.

Founded in 1123 following the discovery of a Virgin Mary icon, the monastery underwent reconstruction in the early 16th century under nobleman Andreas Bounos.

The monastery contains a collection of 16th-century icons created by monk Daniel, representing the techniques and traditions of the Cretan School of painting.

Two main celebrations take place at the monastery: the Nativity of the Virgin Mary on September 8 and Saint Serafim festivities on December 4.

The monastery preserves the holy skull of Saint Seraphim, who took his monastic vows at this location around the year 1580.

Location: Lake Plastiras Municipality

Inception: 16 century

GPS coordinates: 39.31628,21.77870

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:36

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