Agio Oros, GR

Gregoriou Monastery

The Gregoriou Monastery is one of the 20 self-governing Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Mount Athos. It is ranked seventeenth in the Athonite, the hierarchical order of the twenty monasteries on the peninsula of Athos.

About this building

The monastery was founded in 1310 by Saint Gregory the Hesychast, a Sebian monk who lived in a nearby cave. It was renovated in 1500. Most of the relics and documents treasured here were lost during the fire of 1761. The most important icons kept in the monastery are the Galactotrophousa (Virgin Mary breastfeeding Jesus) Theotokos Breastfeeding and the Theotokos Pantanassa (Queen of All).

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Wildlife
  • Links to national heritage

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Simonos Petra Monastery

Simonos Petra Monastery is one of the 20 self-governing Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Mount Athos. It is ranked thirteenth in the Athonite, the hierarchical order of the twenty monasteries on the Athos peninsula.

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