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Monasteries' History | Meteora | Ascetes and Hermits on Sacred Rocks
The ascetic community in Meteora started around the beginning of the 13th century.
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Shiny Greece
- Oct 31, 2021
- 3 min
Esodia Theotokos Church | Chios | The Scarved Monument of Snakes Island
The second largest church in the village of Pyrgi, of a unique exterior decoration with the traditional scarf technique.
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Shiny Greece
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Monastery Architecture | Lesvos | A Window into the Island's Rich Cultural Heritage
Discover the stunning Monastery Architecture of Lesvos, a window into the island's rich cultural heritage, from Byzantine to Neoclassical.
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Shiny Greece
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
Holy Trinity Monastery | Meteora | A Spiritual Retreat Amidst Natural Marvels
Experience spiritual enlightenment, natural beauty, and cultural immersion at Holy Trinity Monastery Meteora, a must-visit destination.
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Shiny Greece
- Feb 3, 2021
- 1 min
Monastery of Varlaam | Meteora | A Top Unesco World Heritage Monument
Moni Varlaam is a mens' monastery on the top of a steep rock, one of the six still operating in the area of Meteora.
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Shiny Greece
- Dec 1, 2020
- 3 min
Church of Petra Lesvos | A Haven of Faith, History and Hospitality
Discover the rich history and spiritual significance of the Church of Petra Lesvos - a beacon of hope and hospitality on the Greek island.
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Shiny Greece
- May 6, 2020
- 3 min
Limonas (Saint Ignatios) Monastery | Lesvos | Discovering Spiritual Serenity and Divine Grace
Discover the enduring faith and cultural treasures of Limonas Monastery in Lesvos, a spiritual oasis for Orthodox Christians since 1523.
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Shiny Greece
- Apr 25, 2020
- 3 min
Great Meteoron Monastery | Meteora | Ascending to Spiritual Heights
Discover the awe-inspiring Great Meteoron Monastery, the largest and oldest of the six monasteries in Greece's Meteora region.
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