Morfonou Explained

Morfonou
Name Local:	Μορφονού
Coordinates:	40.2065°N 24.3421°W^[1]
Periph:	Mount Athos

Morfonou (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Μορφονού) is an area of Mount Athos that belongs to the Monastery of Great Lavra.^[2] Located on the eastern side of the Athos peninsula, it is served by a ferry port.^[3]

The area of the Cell of Morfonou or Amalfinou derives its name from the former Amalfinon Monastery. In the area, there are 2 active cells and 2 abandoned ones.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Node: ‪Αρσανάς Μορφονούς‬ (6612948299) . OpenStreetMap . 2021-08-26 . 2022-07-23.
2. Web site: Προβάτα-Μορφονού ΑΓΙΟ ΟΡΟΣ, Δήμος ΑΓΙΟ ΟΡΟΣ (Αυτοδιοίκητο) . buk.gr . 2022-06-09 . el.
3. Book: Howorth, Peter. Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain. 2022. Filathonites. 978-0-473-41386-6.