Vatopedi
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The Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi is an Eastern Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, Greece. The monastery was expanded several times during its history, particularly during the Byzantine period
External view of the monastery
Interior
Overview
The Holy Trinity, fresco on the ceiling of the entrance (πρόστωον) of the katholikon at Vatopedi.
The monastic community living on the Mount Athos peninsula is an Eastern Orthodox community of monks living in Northern Greece. The community enjoys autonomous self-government within the borders of th
Gregoriou Monastery, one of the 20 monasteries on Mount Athos
diamonitirion ("access permit") from 1978
A Byzantine watch tower, protecting the dock (αρσανάς, arsanás) of Xeropotamou monastery
Emperor Nicephorus Phocas