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Greece - Feneos, Saint George Monastery

Originally the Saint George Monastery (Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Φενεού) was located much lower along the river Doxa (the current location of the Saint Fanourios Chapel). Due to floodings the monastery was rebuilt in its present location - at an altitude of 1.000 meters - at the end of the 17th century. In 1754, the monastery had to be renovated because of the damage caused by a fire.

Today’s 3-storey monastery has an indoor court where one can find the catholicon, a domed basilica, decorated with magnificent religious frescoes and a wonderful gold plated wooden iconostasis, adorned with images and representations from the Old and New Testament. Around the catholicon there are two and three-storey buildings which are the quarters of monks.

The monastery is well known for its spoon sweets, which is made by the monks themselves from roses. From the monastery one has a breathtaking view of the unspoiled landscape of Lake Doxa.
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39 comments

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A well composed courtyard scene. Have a good weekend, Jaap. All the best, Joe
3 months ago

Annemarie said:

Wonderful my friend!

HFF
3 months ago

Xata said:

Flowery patio, HFF Jaap.
3 months ago

Julien Rappaport said:

Une bâtisse faite pour durer et à visiter .
3 months ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

Great visit of this interesting monastery!!!!!
Have a nice day***
3 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images intérieures et extérieures !
HFF Jaap
3 months ago ( translate )

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Une très belle série d'images pour une passionnante visite de ce monastère
3 months ago ( translate )

Nora Caracci said:

very rich series !
hFF & WE
3 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

An impressive series of photos, love the many flowers there! HFF and a good weekend!
3 months ago

David Slater (Spodde… said:

Great selection Jaap. A very interesting building with some fascinating features. HFF and happy weekend.
3 months ago

Fred Fouarge said:

HFF JAAP
3 months ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Da zeigst du wieder eine tolle Serie vom Innenraum des Klosters lieber Jaap,ein sehr schöner Ort :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

The usual great notes and another fine series of images Jaap
HFF and a good weekend
3 months ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe. HFF. Bon week-end.
3 months ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Really a fine serie of this beautiful looking architecture. HFF, wish you a nice weekend, Jaap !
3 months ago