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Monasticism

Meteora Monasteries

Meteora Monasteries, by Stathis floros, 2016-01-06 15:48:44
Meteora rock formations monastery Stathis floros, 2016-01-06 15:48:44 CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Six active monasteries perched on towering rock pillars in Thessaly, Greece. Founded in the 14th century by hermits seeking inaccessible retreat. UNESCO World Heritage site. Great Meteoron is the largest. Demonstrates the Orthodox ideal of retreat from the world to draw closer to God.

Sources

  • UNESCO World Heritage listing
  • Demetrios Sofianos, Meteora

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