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Religious Monuments

Religious Monuments

Religious Monuments

Religious Monuments

Religious Monuments

Religious Monuments

Religious Monuments

Religious Monuments
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Religious Monuments

History and Religious Expression are so closely tied that almost every church or monastery in the Evritania region is an important historical monument. You can visit the churches and monasteries of Evritania, with their rich relics, and you will definitely feel excitement and excitement.

Monastery of Prouso
The tradition connects the monastery with the appearance of the Holy Image of the Virgin Mary from the Bosphorus of Asia Minor in the cave of Evritania. Its foundation dates back to 829-842 AD. In the monastery, apart from the icon, also see the monastery clock and the chapel of Agioi Pantes, dating back to 1754 and the preserved
until today "School of Greek Letters". There is also a museum with many exhibits such as old vestments, manuscripts, old books and a unique sword of 1821, believed to belong to G. Karaiskaki!

Monastery of Tatarna
Four times it has been destroyed and rebuilt. Yet, many rare and valuable sacred heirlooms have survived, such as the famous mosaic "The King of Glory" (1350). In the library of the monastery you will see prints dating back to 1544 and published in Vienna, Venice and other European cities.

Monastery of Dominia - Dormition of the Virgin Mary
The temple of the monastery is believed to have been built in the 16th century. At a point in the temple something special happens. On the eve of the 15th of August and for a couple of days, a small amount of holy water rises. The monastery is one of the most important post-Byzantine monuments.

Temple of Saint Leonidis
It dates back to the 5th century! Admire the huge floor mosaic of 28 meters long and 18 meters wide. with wonderful performances and colors, and the survivor, the composer and the Holy Trapeza

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