Autonomous monastic republic Athos, Moench of the monastery Megisti Lavra

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, Karyes, Laconia, Greece - Moench of the 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
Photo credit: © Jung / Alamy / Afripics
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