Holy Monastery | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Eastern Orthodox |
Location | |
Location | Greece |
Geographic coordinates | 39°43′26″N 21°37′41″E / 39.723969°N 21.627943°E |
The Holy Monastery (Greek: Αγία Μονή, romanized: Agia Moni) is a former Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Thessaly, central Greece.[1]
Other names for monastery include:[1]
The monastery was mentioned in 1614, which at the time was inhabited by more than 20 monks. The monastery had also sought to gain recognition as a stavropegion. Today, only ruins remain on a narrow rock that is overshadowed by Ypsilotera Rock.[2]
The Cave of St. Athanasius of Meteora (39°43′26″N 21°37′41″E / 39.724027°N 21.627965°E) is located next to the Holy Monastery.[1]