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Greece - Mavrommati, Voulcanou Monastery

The old monastery of Voulcanou - most probably built in the beginning of the 8th century – was located om the summit of mountain Ithomi, near amcient Messene. However, the location of the old monastery was somewhat inaccessible and unprotected against the elements, which made living conditions particularly difficult. In 1625 it was abandoned and a new one, further to the south, was set to be built by the monks.

The main church of the new monastery was built in 1701 and is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The church is a Byzantine domed cruciform that houses the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary Voulkaniotissa. Relics of many saints are also kept in the new monastery, while there is also a notable library with books both old and new.

Voulcanou Monastery - restored in 1967 - still operates nowadays as a male convent.
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42 comments

Nouchetdu38 said:

Thanks a lot for the visit of this monastery!!!!!
Have a nice new week*****
5 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Lovely framing of a lovely building. Have a great new week. All the best, Joe
5 months ago

David Slater (Spodde… said:

A nice composition Jaap, clever framing. HBM and happy new week.
5 months ago

Marije Aguillo said:

Qué bonita composición y muy bonitos los pips también.
5 months ago ( translate )

Pearl said:

Cadre dans le cadre, jolie composition. Belles vues de cet endroit serein.
Bonne semaine Jaap.
5 months ago ( translate )

Julien Rappaport said:

Une très jolie série , Jaap .
5 months ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image bien cadrée !
Bonne semaine. Amitiés
5 months ago ( translate )

David G Johnson said:

A brilliant capture Jaap.. and the 'almost an island' looks good for visit too,..A HBM to you - and keep well - from Dj.
5 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

Another fine religious set from you here Jaap and I have just spotted the almost hidden benches too :) Well done.

HBM, enjoy the day. Herb
5 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Sehr schöne Aufnahmen hast du wieder gemacht von deinen Besuch des Klosters gemacht lieber Jaap,toll ist dieser Durchblick in deinen Hauptbild :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Wochenstart,liebe Grüße Güni :))
5 months ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

De splendide découverte merci pour l'info bonne journée.
5 months ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Fantastic capture and a beautiful framed architecture.
5 months ago

Gudrun said:

A very well framed photo and lovely PiPs- HBM!
5 months ago

Xata said:

Suppose we can sit by the tree… HBM Jaap
5 months ago

grobi358 said:

Een prachtig uitzicht en goede informatie Jaap!
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