Agia (Meteora) Explained

Agia
Other Name:Αγιά
Elevation M:630
Elevation Ref:[1]
Listing:Rock formations of Greece
Map:Greece
Coordinates:39.7117°N 21.6244°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Location:Meteora
Country:Greece
Region:Thessaly
Region Type:Region
District:Trikala
District Type:Regional unit
Settlement:Kalabaka
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Agia (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Αγιά) is a rock in the Meteora rock formation complex of Thessaly, Greece.[3] The rock overlooks the town of Kalabaka.[4]

The peak of Agia stands at a height of 630m (2,070feet) above sea level.[1]

The main rock known as Megali Agia, or "Large Aya." The lower part is called Mikri Agia (Μικρή Αγιά), or "Small Aya."

Monastery of the Holy Apostles

The ruins of the Monastery of the Holy Apostles (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Αγίων Αποστόλων|translit=Agion Apostolon or Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ιερά Μονή Αγίων Αποστόλων (Αϊά)) are located on the rock .[5] It was founded in the early 16th century, perhaps by the monk Kallistos and has been documented in 1551. Only ruins, murals, carved stairs, and a cistern remain.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Μετέωρα: Ικριωματικά καταφύγια. Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης (Τμήμα Αρχιτεκτόνων Μηχανικών). December 2019. 2022-06-08.
  2. Web site: Node: 1333712595. OpenStreetMap. 2020. 2022-07-04.
  3. Web site: Ερειπωμένα ναι, ξεχασμένα όχι! Μια αναφορά στις Μετεωρίτικες μονές των Αγίων Αποστόλων. ΒΗΜΑ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΙΑΣ. el. 2022-06-03.
  4. Web site: Meteora, Rock climbing. theCrag. 2016-05-11. 2022-06-03.
  5. Web site: Vlioras. Spyridon. 2017. Μετεωρικές μονές: Συμβολή στον απαιτούμενο και ευκταίο διάλογο. Σπυρίδων Βλιώρας (Προσωπική ιστοσελίδα). el. 2022-06-02.
  6. Book: Provatakis, Theocharis M.. 2006. Meteora: History of monasteries and monasticism. Athens. Michalis Toubis Publications S.A.. 960-540-095-2.