Protaton, Byzantine church in Karyes, Greece.
The Protaton features a three-aisle basilica design with a central aisle that rises above the side sections and includes a northern external gallery.
Established in 962 AD, the Protaton predates other structures in Mount Athos and remains the ecclesiastical seat for the monastic community leadership.
Manuel Panselinos created the interior frescoes around 1300, displaying the Paleologean artistic style throughout the church walls and passages.
The Archaeological Service conducted restorations in the 1950s and 1960s, with recent work focusing on preserving the medieval wall paintings.
The marble iconostasis contains portable icons painted by Theophanes in the mid-16th century and remains in its original condition.
Location: monastic community of Mount Athos
Inception: 962
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=1791&era=3&group=7
GPS coordinates: 40.25702,24.24522
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:20
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