This post is for mom. Who would have LOVED this place. This monastery is one of the best preserved monument of Byzantine culture: our friend Hosios was one of those saints who was kinda
Like Francis and this was built in the 10th century: it was an important pilgrimage point. there ended up being 2 side by side churches and an olive press and other items associated with a monastery . There was a lot of damage over the years but it’s been lovingly restored.
Be sure to click on the photos so open them larger. I will post more shortly. But we have a dance exhibition to watch.
This place is as peaceful as Senanque (Mom’s favorite abbey in the Provence which is Cistercian) but a slightly different flavor.
Like Francis and this was built in the 10th century: it was an important pilgrimage point. there ended up being 2 side by side churches and an olive press and other items associated with a monastery . There was a lot of damage over the years but it’s been lovingly restored.
Be sure to click on the photos so open them larger. I will post more shortly. But we have a dance exhibition to watch.
This place is as peaceful as Senanque (Mom’s favorite abbey in the Provence which is Cistercian) but a slightly different flavor.
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