Xenophontos monastery

The Xenophontos monastery stands on the southwestern coast of Mount Athos, between the monasteries of Panteleimon and Docheiariou, facing the Aegean Sea.

Founded in the late 10th century, the monastery underwent significant expansion in the 11th century under the direction of Stephen, increasing its population to 55 monks.

The monastery holds two katholikons, with the newer one featuring eight domes and containing precious religious artifacts, including a 9th-century Saint George icon.

The monastery maintains a substantial library containing 300 manuscripts, 4,000 printed books, and 33 Byzantine documents dating from 1089 to 1452.

The monastery ranks sixteenth in the Mount Athos hierarchy and houses eleven chapels within its walls and six additional chapels outside the main complex.

Location: monastic community of Mount Athos

Inception: 11 century

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

Phone: +302377023633

Website: https://imxenophontos.eu

GPS coordinates: 40.25880,24.17894

Latest update: May 26, 2025 08:07