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| − | The '''Panachrantos Monastery''' (also ''Monastery of St. Panteleimon'') is | + | The '''Panachrantos Monastery of Andros''' (also ''Monastery of St. Panteleimon'') is located on the Greek island of Andros in the Aegean Sea, an island of the Cyclades. "Panachrantos" refers to the monastery's dedication to the "Immaculate" [[Theotokos]]. The monastery is within the [[Metropolis of Syros, Tinos, Andros, Kea, and Milos|Andros]]. |
| − | + | The establishment of the monastery is attributed to Stragegos (General) Nikephoros Phokas in the tenth century, who subsequently became emperor ([[Nikephoros II Phokas]], ruled 963 to 969) of the Eastern Roman empire. By legend, two [[monk]]s, promising to pray for his victory, asked Nikephoros for financial help aid when he stopped on the island on his way to battle in Crete. He agreed and promised aid for them to build a monastery provided he was victorious. With his victory, he fulfilled his promise. | |
| − | + | The [[monastery]] is located in the Geronakas mountainous area high on the side of Mount Katafigio at an elevation of about 2,500 feet (750 meters). Surrounded by a strong wall, the monastery appears like a "[[Byzantine]]" fortress. The site provides an exceptional view of Chora and the surrounding area. | |
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| − | + | By tradition, the monastery is said to have been built in a place shown by the [[icon]] of the Holy Mother (Panachrantos). The icon is attributed to be the work of [[Apostle Luke|St Luke]]. The icon is still kept at the monastery on a stand next to the southern door to the [[altar]] of the main [[church]] of the monastery. This monastery also possesses the [[relics|relic]] skull of St. [[Panteleimon]]. The relic and an icon of Panteleimon stand next the Panachrantos and are the pride of the monastery as well as the island of Andros. The monastery celebrates [[July 27]] and [[August 15]]. | |
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| + | *[http://www.greeka.com/cyclades/andros/andros-churches.htm Monastery of Panachrantos or Agios Panteleimon] | ||
| + | *[http://www.androscyclades.com/Ag-Sotiros/Zoodochou-Pighis/Panachradou/panachradou.html Panachradou] | ||
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| + | ==External link== | ||
| + | *[http://kathfeatherstone.turnpiece.net/image/6389 Panachrantos Monastery, Andros Island, Cyclades] (photograph) | ||
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Revision as of 20:15, July 1, 2008
The Panachrantos Monastery of Andros (also Monastery of St. Panteleimon) is located on the Greek island of Andros in the Aegean Sea, an island of the Cyclades. "Panachrantos" refers to the monastery's dedication to the "Immaculate" Theotokos. The monastery is within the Andros.
The establishment of the monastery is attributed to Stragegos (General) Nikephoros Phokas in the tenth century, who subsequently became emperor (Nikephoros II Phokas, ruled 963 to 969) of the Eastern Roman empire. By legend, two monks, promising to pray for his victory, asked Nikephoros for financial help aid when he stopped on the island on his way to battle in Crete. He agreed and promised aid for them to build a monastery provided he was victorious. With his victory, he fulfilled his promise.
The monastery is located in the Geronakas mountainous area high on the side of Mount Katafigio at an elevation of about 2,500 feet (750 meters). Surrounded by a strong wall, the monastery appears like a "Byzantine" fortress. The site provides an exceptional view of Chora and the surrounding area.
By tradition, the monastery is said to have been built in a place shown by the icon of the Holy Mother (Panachrantos). The icon is attributed to be the work of St Luke. The icon is still kept at the monastery on a stand next to the southern door to the altar of the main church of the monastery. This monastery also possesses the relic skull of St. Panteleimon. The relic and an icon of Panteleimon stand next the Panachrantos and are the pride of the monastery as well as the island of Andros. The monastery celebrates July 27 and August 15.
Sources
External link
- Panachrantos Monastery, Andros Island, Cyclades (photograph)
