Monastery of St. Nicholas of Badova explained

Monastery of St. Nicholas of Badova
Location:	Greece
Geo:	39.7107°N 21.6221°W
Religious Affiliation:	Eastern Orthodox

The Monastery of St. Nicholas of Badova or Bantova (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Μονή Αγίου Νικολάου Μπάντοβα|translit=Moni Agiou Nikolaou Bantova) is a former Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Thessaly, central Greece.^{[1] [2]}

History

The monastery was founded around the year 1400 in a rock cave on Badovas Rock. In 1943, it was bombed by the Luftwaffe.^[2]

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.