Tag: monasteries Western Greece

In a green gorge, in a secluded but beautiful landscape lies a monastery very different from the others. Different on the one hand because of its location, and on the other hand, because of its history and the tradition that follows it. The reason for the Monastery of Askitis ("Ascetic" in Greek), is dedicated to the Deposit of the Holy Belt of the Virgin Mary and is located in the Peloponnese. The images below speak for themselves and you can understand why this monastery stands out not only in the ...

One-day excursion to Mega Spilaio ("Great Cave" in Greek) Monastery. Perhaps the most important pilgrimage of Orthodoxy in Greece. It is located ten kilometers northeast of Kalavryta and causes awe to those who see it. The monastery of Mega Spilaio is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary and took its name from its very location. Built at the opening of a large natural cave, at 900 meters, in the mountain range of Helmos, above the steep ravine of Vouraikos river, the monastery gives an even more imposing tone ...