Monastery of Saint Augustine and Seraphim of Sarof

The Monastery of Saint Augustine and Seraphim of Sarof is an Orthodox complex located in Dorida Municipality at an elevation of about 600 meters. The central church features a prominent bell tower that dominates the landscape northeast of Nafpaktos.

The monastery was established in 1991 by Archimandrite Nektarios Moulatsiotis, marking the start of a new religious community in the Phocis region. This founding reflected a broader movement of monastic renewal in Greece during that period.

The community here honors both Western and Eastern Christian traditions through its devotion to Augustine and Seraphim of Sarov. This dual spiritual focus shapes how the monks live and work together each day.

The location sits in hilly terrain and is best reached by personal vehicle, as the roads from Nafpaktos climb steeply. The community welcomes visitors interested in spiritual stays and should be contacted ahead of time.

The bell tower was designed after the historic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and houses a total of 62 bells. This unusual collection makes the tower a rare architectural feature among Orthodox monasteries.

Location: Dorida Municipality

Inception: 1991

Elevation above the sea: 600 m

GPS coordinates: 38.45449,21.91508

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54