Monastery of Koutloumousiou

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Monastery of Koutloumousiou

Close to Karyes in the northeastern wooded area of Athos, is located the Monastery Of Koutloumousiou, which was founded in the 10th century. Since 1393 it is the patriarchal monastery. It is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ and celebrates on the 6th / 19th of August. In 1821 the leader of the Revolution in Macedonia, Emmanuel Papas, was declared in this monastery governor and supporter of Macedonia.

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