Monastery of St. Anthony (Meteora)
| Monastery of St. Anthony | |
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Μονή Αγίου Αντωνίου | |
The ruins of the monastery in the foreground | |
Monastery of St. Anthony Location of the former monastery in Greece | |
Monastery of St. Anthony | |
| 39°42′44″N 21°37′18″E / 39.712166°N 21.621643°E | |
| Location | Kalabaka, Thessaly |
| Country | Greece |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox (former) |
| History | |
| Status | Monastery (former) |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Inactive (in partial ruins) |
| Architectural type | Monastery |
| Style | Byzantine (Athonite) |
| Completed | c. 14th century |
The Monastery of St. Anthony (Greek: Μονή Αγίου Αντωνίου, romanized: Moni Agiou Antoniou) is a former Greek Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Kalabaka, in the Thessaly region of central Greece.[1][2] It is the main monastery on Pyxari Rock.
Overview
The monastery was built around the 14th century.[2]: 98 The main entrance of the monastery can be accessed via a paved road.
Gallery
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Main entrance gate to the monastery
See also
- Church of Greece
- List of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece
References
- ^ Vlioras, Spyridon (2017). Μετεωρικές μονές: Συμβολή στον απαιτούμενο και ευκταίο διάλογο. Σπυρίδων Βλιώρας (Προσωπική ιστοσελίδα) (in Greek). Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Provatakis, Theocharis M. (2006). Meteora: History of monasteries and monasticism. Athens: Michalis Toubis Publications S.A. ISBN 960-540-095-2.
External links
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