Theotokos Kosmosoteira, Byzantine monastery and church in Feres, Greece
The Theotokos Kosmosoteira features a cross-in-square design with a central dome supported by twelve sides and decorated with military saints frescoes.
Isaac Komnenos, son of Emperor Alexios I, established this monastery in 1152 as his residence and final resting place, moving his tomb from Constantinople.
The monastery regulations specified 74 monks above 30 years old, including 50 dedicated to church services, following the Theotokos Euergetis Monastery model.
The complex included a hospital with 36 beds, a bathhouse for monks and villagers, plus essential facilities such as a cistern, mill, and library.
The building served as a mosque during Ottoman rule until 1920, when Greece acquired the area and restored it as a church in 1940.
Location: Alexandroupoli Municipality
Inception: 1152
Founders: Isaac Komnenos
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.89398,26.17042
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:40
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