Pantanassa Monastery Explained

The Pantanassa Monastery (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Μονή Παντανάσσης) is a monastery in Mystras, Greece. It was founded by a chief minister of the late Byzantine Despotate of the Morea, John Frankopoulos, and was dedicated in September 1428. It is the only monastery on the site still permanently inhabited.^{[1] [2]} Today it is inhabited by nuns providing hospitality.^[3] Its "beautifully ornate stone-carved façade" is of architectural note.^[4]

See also

• History of Roman and Byzantine domes

References

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Notes and References

1. Book: Hellier, Chris. Monasteries of Greece. 12 July 2012. 1996. Tauris Parke Books. 978-1-85043-264-7.
2. Web site: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=9382 . el:Παντάνασσα . Hellenic Ministry of Culture . ODYSSEUS Portal . 12 July 2012 . Greek.
3. Book: Johnston, William M. . Encyclopedia of monasticism. 12 July 2012. 2000. Fitzroy Dearborn. 978-1-57958-090-2. 549.
4. Book: Hellander, Paul. Greece. 12 July 2012. 30 March 2008. Lonely Planet. 978-1-74104-656-4. 198.