Vlatades Monastery Explained

Vlatades Monastery or Vlatadon Monastery (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Μονή Βλατάδων) is a monastery in Ano Poli, Thessaloniki, Greece. Built in the 14th century during the late era of the Byzantine Empire, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with 14 other Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki because of its Byzantine architecture and importance of Thessaloniki during early and medieval Christianity.[1] It is believed to have been built on the former site of Jason's house.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki . UNESCO World Heritage Convention . United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization . 5 November 2022.
  2. https://www.ncregister.com/blog/st-jason-a-thessalonian-friend-and-helper-to-paul Doyle-Nelson, Theresa. "St. Jason ― A Thessalonian Friend and Helper to Paul"