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| Anafonitria Monastery |
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The monastery of Anafonitria with its characteristic tower is situated in the area of Plemonariou, northwest of Zakynthos Zante.It was probably established in the l5th century from Leonard Tokko, Count Palatine the 3rd of Cephalonia and Zakynthos (Zante), with his wife Lappa.In byzantine times the miraculous icon of Our Virgin "Anafonitria"was brought here from the captured Constantinople in 1453.The monastery became a brotherhood from the priest-monk J. Rosanos and the monk A. Vlahos in 1534.
From this time the great property was possessed by Venice as Jus patr...
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| Churches Monasteries Arts & Culture Greece |
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The churches , places intended to meet the needs of Christian worship, are a characteristic and inextricable element of the Greek landscape. From the austere, aisleless country chapels to the imposing cross-in-square types, churches are built according to specific architectural forms which were gradually established since the first centuries of Christianity. Their decoration whether painting, mosaic or other - always reflects the Orthodox doctrine, following specific style trends and established iconographic programmes.
Over the centuries, important architects, builder...
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| Monachus Monachus Seal |
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It's been many Centuries since Homer described in the "Odyssey", the ideal, daily picture from the Greek coasts of thatseason. At that time, the Mediterranean seal was a leader in life. Nowadays, the Mediterranean seal Monachus monachus is the "number 1 " European species threatened with disappearance.
Only a few hundreds are seals found in the coasts of Mediterranean and of the Western Africa, and the larger amount of which (200-250 individuals roughly) lives today in the Greek waters.
The Mediterranean Seal is one of the biggest species of Seals and from the very few la...
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| Saint Dionyssios Monuments in Zakynthos Zante Town |
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The church of the patron saint of the island is biggest that exists in the city. The foundation of the actual temple began in 1925 and was completed in 1948. The church was built with the plans of architect A.Orlandos. Observing the belfry we will find a lot of resemblances with the belfry of the church Saint Markos in Venice. Next to the church stands the monastery of St. Dionisios with the cells of the the nuns and the museum of the church .The building was renovated in year 2000.
Due to its antiseismic construction, this building was one of the few that did not collapse ...
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| Saint George Monastery |
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The area of Gremna is northwest of Zakynthos (Zante), a place imposing and grand that provokes fear in the visitors and agitation of the soul.One of the imposing scenes of Greece is the magnificent "Shipwreck" which is also situated here.Established in 1535 by the priest-monk Makarius and Monk Varlaam Beletis is the monastery of St George.
Many ecclesiastic personages like priest-monk Yerasimos Notaras (St Yerasimos afterwards became the protector of Cephalonia), and the Zakynthian theologist and teacher, Monk Pahomios Rousanos lived in this monastery.The tower ...
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| Saint Ioannis Prodromos Monastery |
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This monastery is found near the settlement of the Hartata, on the northern side of the mountain Melissa.Originally established in 16th century, but dissolved and re-established again in 1617 from the devout Katastarians Anthony Marinos and George Sapatis.
In those centurys the monastery met lots of glory.In 1753, within the garden, there was two churches, seven houses and one tower. At about the middle of the l9th century it also established a rich historic record.
The church had great arts which were saved from the earthquake of 1953, but the monastery now i...
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| Spilitissa Monastery |
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Not very far away from the village of Orthonies is the historic Monastery of the Virgin Spileotissas.
Founded in the middle of the 16th century from the Monk Ioannikio Katsiva whom at a very late age nominated legally, the Hierarch and Abbot of Anafonitria, Dionysus Sigouros, later the Saint and protector of Zakynthos (Zante), as his catholic warden and supervisor.The monastery was possessed of great property, which allowed it to be organized as a building group (1674).
Significant is the ancient icon of the Virgin Spileotissas which - for traditional reasons - was ...
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