Greece - Lefkada, Faneromeni Monastery
Faneromeni Monastery - the most important religious center on the island of Lefkada - was built in 1634 on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Artemis, the goddess of hunt, forests and animas. On this site, the students of Apostle Paul had preached Christianity some centuries ago.
In the Venetian times, particularly in the 18th century, the monastery was renovated, but unfortunately, two fires burnt it down. In the late 19th century the monastery was rebuolt in its current state. Today, it hosts an interesting Ecclesiastical Museum with rare Byzantine icons, paintings, carvings, handwritten manuscripts and other religious relics.
The monastery is located on a hill above the town of Lefkada and offers great views to the village and the northern side of the island PiP5).
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Taken on Friday May 24, 2019
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Posted on Friday November 3, 2023
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HFF have a great weekend.
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HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
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