Stavronikita Monastery
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The smallest monastery on Athos, perched on a rocky headland by the sea on the east coast, whose main church features murals by the great Cretan painter Theophanes.
Stavronikita is the smallest of Athos's twenty monasteries and the last to be officially recognized. It sits on a rocky promontory jutting into the northeast coast, and its restored exterior is refined. The main church's murals were painted by Theophanes the Cretan in the 16th century, and their quality is outstanding. Only men with a Diamonitirion (entry permit) may enter. It is about a 1-hour coastal walk from Iviron, or you can take the east coast boat.
Opening hours
Men with permits only; overnight stays require advance reservation; closes at sunset
Nearby sights
- Pantokratoros Monastery
- Iviron Monastery
- Karyes & Protaton Church
- Philotheou Monastery
- Karakalou Monastery
- Xeropotamou Monastery
- Vatopedi Monastery
- St. Panteleimon Monastery (Rossikon)