Holy Monastery (Meteora) Explained

Holy Monastery
Location:	Greece
Geo:	39.724°N 21.6279°W
Religious Affiliation:	Eastern Orthodox

The Holy Monastery (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Αγία Μονή|translit=Agia Moni) is a former Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Thessaly, central Greece.^[1]

Names

Other names for monastery include:^[1]

• Nea Moni (Νέα Μονή) 'New Monastery'
• Moni Genesiou tes Theotokou (Μονή Γενεσίου της Θεοτόκου) 'Monastery of the Birth of the Theotokos'
• Moni ton Eisodion tis Teokokou (Μονή των Εισοδίων της Θεοτόκου) 'Monastery of the Entry of the Theotokos'
• Keli tou Varlaam (Κελί του Βαρλαάμ) 'Cell of Varlaam'

Description

The monastery was mentioned in 1614, which at the time was inhabited by more than 20 monks. The monastery had also sought to gain recognition as a stavropegion. Today, only ruins remain on a narrow rock that is overshadowed by Ypsilotera Rock.^[2]

The Cave of St. Athanasius of Meteora is located next to the Holy Monastery.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vlioras. Spyridon. 2017. Μετεωρικές μονές: Συμβολή στον απαιτούμενο και ευκταίο διάλογο. Σπυρίδων Βλιώρας (Προσωπική ιστοσελίδα). el. 2022-06-02.
2. Book: Provatakis, Theocharis M.. 2006. Meteora: History of monasteries and monasticism. Athens. Michalis Toubis Publications S.A.. 960-540-095-2.