St. Panteleimon Monastery (Rossikon)
Μονή Αγίου Παντελεήμονος
The Russian monastery on the west coast, with green onion domes and a vast complex that makes it the easiest monastery to recognize from the tour boat.
This is a traditional Russian monastery. At its peak in the 19th century it housed more than a thousand monks. Its massive seaside complex and gold-green onion domes have a distinctly Russian style, and the main church holds the relics of Saint Panteleimon. The monastery lies near Dafni Harbor, about a 40-minute walk away. Only men with a Diamonitirion (entry permit) may enter. Women can see the monastery in full from the Uranopolis tour boat.
Opening hours
Men with permits only; overnight stays require advance reservation; closes at sunset
Nearby sights
- Xeropotamou Monastery
- Xenophontos Monastery
- Dochiariou Monastery
- Karyes & Protaton Church
- Konstamonitou Monastery
- Simonopetra Monastery
- Osiou Grigoriou Monastery
- Pantokratoros Monastery