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| − | The '''Panachrantos Monastery of | + | The '''Panachrantos Monastery''' (also ''Monastery of St. Panteleimon'') is the most beautiful on the island of [[Metropolis of Syros, Tinos, Andros, Kea, and Milos|Andros]]. "Panachrantos" refers to the monastery's dedication to the "Immaculate" [[Theotokos]]. |
| − | + | It can only be reached by a footpath from the village of Fallika or from the asphalt road which starts from Mesa Bouni. The [[monastery]] is built perched on the side of Mount Katafigio with the village of Messaria in the distance and surrounded by verdant villages, Hora, and the Aegean sea. It is built like a Byzantine fortress and is surrounded by a strong wall. Tradition says it was built about 1000 years ago in a place shown by the [[icon]] of the Holy Mother, which is attributed to the work of St. [[Apostle Luke|Luke]] and which is also still kept at the monastery. This monastery also houses the sacred [[relics|skull]] of St. [[Panteleimon]].<ref>[http://www.indigoguide.com/greece/andros-day-trips.htm Andros Day Trips Greece - Greek Travel]</ref> The monastery celebrates [[July 27]] and [[August 15]]. | |
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| + | *[http://www.greeka.com/cyclades/andros/andros-churches.htm Monastery of Panachrantos or Agios Panteleimon] | ||
| + | *[http://www.holidaywizard.co.uk/seeinsidebrochure/Explore_Worldwide-2008..09/Greece,-Cyprus-&-Turkey/Greece/page_67 Andros - Blessed by Water] | ||
| + | *[http://kathfeatherstone.turnpiece.net/image/6389 Panachrantos Monastery, Andros Island, Cyclades] (photograph) | ||
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Revision as of 16:04, July 1, 2008
The Panachrantos Monastery (also Monastery of St. Panteleimon) is the most beautiful on the island of Andros. "Panachrantos" refers to the monastery's dedication to the "Immaculate" Theotokos.
It can only be reached by a footpath from the village of Fallika or from the asphalt road which starts from Mesa Bouni. The monastery is built perched on the side of Mount Katafigio with the village of Messaria in the distance and surrounded by verdant villages, Hora, and the Aegean sea. It is built like a Byzantine fortress and is surrounded by a strong wall. Tradition says it was built about 1000 years ago in a place shown by the icon of the Holy Mother, which is attributed to the work of St. Luke and which is also still kept at the monastery. This monastery also houses the sacred skull of St. Panteleimon.[1] The monastery celebrates July 27 and August 15.
