Agios Dionysios Monastery, Olympus, Litochoro, Pieria, Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe
The monks abandoned the destroyed monastery and moved into the Metochion, the estate of the monastery. The Metochion was founded in 1650 and consisted, apart from the lands, of a church, the economic buildings and another building in which the monks lived, who took care of the farm. After the Second World War, this estate was gradually expanded into a monastery. The older part of the new monastery is equipped with a heavy iron door and thus separated from the rest of the system. It contains the cells of the monks, the refectory and the administrative building. As is usual with Greek Orthodox monasteries, the this part of the building is subject to the abaton (inaccessible) rule, prohibiting access to female visitors. Just outside are the stables, workshops and the cheese factory. All buildings outside the abaton, such as the new church or the museum, were built after 1985. The monastery church was built in classical orthodox style. An image of Saint Dionysius adorns the entrance. Inside, in addition to the usual sumptuous decor of an Orthodox church, there are some special features. It is striking that many chairs, standing consoles and other items are decorated with marquetry. The inserts are made of ivory or mother-of-pearl. On a small table stands an icon depicting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Next to it is a little basket with notes and ball-point pens. Believers who want to make a request to the saint can put it here on paper.
Agios Dionysos, Litochoro
Old Agios Dionysios Monastery, Olympus, Litochoro, Pieria, Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe
The old Monastery of Agios Dionysios in Olympus is a Greek Orthodox monastery on the slopes of Mount Olympus, the most important monastery in the Pieria Prefecture. It is located at the Enipeas ravine at an altitude of 850m. The original monastery was established in 1542, was destroyed by the Germans in 1943. A new monastery was established at a distance of some 5 km to the northeast of the old one, closer to the town of Litochoro. The Agios Dionysios Monastery is a stauropegic monastery, subordinated directly to the Patriarch of Constantinople (Istanbul). Beside the monasteries Kanalon and Agia Triada, Sparmos it is one of the monasteries located at Mount Olympus. Originally the name of the ancient monastery was Agia Triada, Holy Trinity, In the course of time, however, the name of its founder, Saint Dionysius of Olympus , has prevailed. The new monastery was named directly after Saint Dionysius. The old monastery was founded and devoted to the Holy Trinity by Saint Dionysius in 1542. Surrounded by strong high walls and towered by a watchtower, it resembles a small fortress. During various conflicts it served as a shelter for civilians, but also for fighting troops. Today the visitor can see a ruin from the outside. In its history the monastery has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. It was destroyed in 1821 by Veli Pasha and again by the German Wehrmacht in April 1943. Assuming that the building might serve as a refuge for Greek resistance fighters, the Germans first bombed it and later demolished it with explosives.
Mount Olympus expedition 2010 pt. 6 - Agios Dionysios monastery
Mount Olympus, Greece, HD video, HQ sound,
Recorded by Zoran Pernjakovic, august 2010.
Monastery Of Saint Dionysios At Mt Olympus
The monastery of Saint Dionysios is located on the rims of Mount Olympus in Central Macedonia unit in Greece, close to the Litochoro village and Zeus bath tub. Initially, the monastery was dedicated to the Holy Trinity but over time, due to great respect Saint Dionysios had among the believers, he became a saint patron of the entire complex. More about the monastery read here:
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Sign informing visitors of the abaton rule.
The monks abandoned the destroyed monastery and moved into the Metochion, the estate of the monastery. The Metochion was founded in 1650 and consisted, apart from the lands, of a church, the economic buildings and another building in which the monks lived, who took care of the farm.
After the Second World War, this estate was gradually expanded into a monastery. The older part of the new monastery is equipped with a heavy iron door and thus separated from the rest of the system. It contains the cells of the monks, the refectory and the administrative building. As is usual with Greek Orthodox monasteries, this part of the building is subject to the abaton (inaccessible) rule, prohibiting access to female visitors. Just outside are the stables, workshops and the cheese factory. All buildings outside the abaton, such as the new church or the museum, were built after 1985.
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Monastery of St Dionysios of Olympous
Monastery of St Dionysios is an Ortodox Church situated near Olympous mountain in Greece.
St Dionysios #1 restoration pt1
The original Monastery on the slopes of the Mountain itself - founded by Saint Dionysios in 1542. Under careful restoration after the Nazi target practice in WW2
Pilgrimage to Olympus
This documentary unfolds the uniqueness of Olympus mountain beauty in harmony with the glorious, inspiring story of Saint Dionysious Monastery. Using state-of-the-art techniques and beautifully shot sequences, the viewer is thrilled by the stunning contrast of light and shadow, air and land, water and snow views. Tour the avaton of a 500 year-old monastery. Tour the heart of the mountain, where the ancient greek gods lived. A trip that activates our senses.
Orthodox Service - Reception of Right Hand of Saint Spiridon
Bishop Anthimos of Thessaloniki and Bishop Nektarios of Corfu officiate.
St Dionysios #2 Monks' quarters
There's plenty of videos of the 'new' Monastery - first built around 100 years after the original. This is a working Monastery, close to the town of Litochoro at the base of the gorge of the Enipeas River, flowing from the mountain itself. Here is the Monastery area where the Monks have their home and conduct their own religious services
Monastery of Tsouka
The monastery, dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos, is built on the top of a hill near the village of Elliniko, at a relatively short distance from the city of Ioannina.
It is an active monastery well known in the area as it is an important pilgrimage with significant social contribution.
According to the tradition, the monastery was founded in 1190 by Emperor Isaac II Angelos; however, the katholikon in its current form was built probably in the late 17th century and the wall paintings inside the church in the mid 18th century.
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The cats were abandoned in the monasteries 04
The cats were abandoned in the monasteries, the were seized from their mothers, who had not been thirsty, living in famine and insecurity.
St. Methodius of Olympus
A preview of episode 10 of Wisdom of the Fathers : St. Methodius of Olympus
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St. Methodius of Olympus : St. Methodius of Olympus was martyred under Maximinus Daia in circa 311.
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Day 28 Camino Via Samos Oldest Benedictine Monastery In Europe
Alice and Eva walk from Triacastela to Sarria on Camino Frances, the French Way of Camino de Santiago, taking the longer route via Samos to visit the oldest European Benedictine Monastery there. We see a first class relic of Saint Benedict, a large bone, that appears to be one of Benedict's leg bones.
Agios Dionysios Zante
Agios Dionysios Zante night 2007