Philotheou Monastery
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Philotheou or Filotheou Monastery (Greek: Μονή Φιλοθέου) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. It stands on the north-eastern side of the peninsula.
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Φιλοθέου | |
Monastery information | |
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Full name | Holy Monastery of Philotheou |
Established | end of 10th century |
Dedicated to | Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin |
Diocese | Mount Athos |
People | |
Founder(s) | Blessed Philotheus |
Prior | Archimandrite Elder Nicodemus |
Important associated figures | St Theodosius, Metropolitan of Trebizond; Abbot Dionysios (Blessed Dionysios of Olympus); Cosmas of Aetolia; Elder Ephraim of Philotheou (Arizona) (b. 1928) |
Site | |
Location | Mount Athos, Greece |
Coordinates | 40°13′32.00″N 24°17′27.00″E |
Visible remains | right hand of St John Chrysostom; piece of the True Cross |
Public access | Men only |
Other information | Icons: Our Lady Glykophilousa; Lady Gerontissa |
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