Autonomous monastic republic of Athos, monks of the monastery Megisti Lavra

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, Karyes, Laconia, Greece - Moni Monastery Megisti Lavra is the largest monastery on Mount Athos. It was founded as the first monastery on the Holy Mountain in 963 by the Orthodox monk Athanasios.

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Location: Karyes, Laconia, Greece
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