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The [[katholikon]] was built in the tenth century in the Athonite style. It is dedicated to the [[Annunciation]] of the Blessed [[Virgin Mary]]. The katholikon still retains some mosaics from the Byzantine period. There are nineteen chapels in and around the monastery proper, with five within the katholikon. The Greek [[skete]] of St. Demetrius and the Russian skete of St. Andrew (Serri) belong to Vatopedi.
== Monastery Treasures ==
In addition to many [[relics]], the monastery possesses a library of over 10,000 printed books and about 1,700 manuscripts.
== Iconography ==
There are a number of miracle working icons in the monastery. The most well known icons are:
* [[Panagia Pantanassa]], the "Queen of All"
* [[Panagia Paramythea]]
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