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Philotheou Monastery (Athos)

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The '''Monastery of Philotheou''' is one of twenty monasteries on the [[Mount Athos]] peninsula and is located on the eastern side of the peninsula. It is twelfth in hierarchical rank among the monasteries. The name of 'Philotheou' is named after its founder, St Philotheos, and is derived from two Greek words which mean 'Beloved of God'. Philotheou functions as a coenobitic monastery.
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