Xenophontos Monastery

Greece / Ayion Oros / Kariai /
 church, monastery, orthodox christianity
The Holy Monastery of Xenophontos stands on the western shore of the peninsula, between the Monasteries of Docheiariou and St Panteleimon. It has a long history which goes back to the 10th and the 11th century, to the time when the Megiste Lavra was founded. Its founder was St Xenophon, who was also its Abbot.
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Coordinates:   40°15'28"N   24°10'45"E