Faneromeni monastery (Leukada)
Italy
The Holy Monastery of Holiness Pephaneromeni Theotokos of Lefkada (Greek: Ιερά Μονή Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Πεφανερωμένης Λευκάδος) is a historical monastery located in Lefkada. Just 3 km from the town of Lefkada, it has been the religious center of the island for centuries as the oldest and largest mona
stery, but also the religious point of reference for Lefkadians everywhere. Panagia Faneromeni is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos who is also the protector and patron of the island. The monastery celebrates every year the Monday of the Holy Spirit (movable holiday), where pilgrims flock from all over Lefkada and the surrounding areas. It is a male monastery with an abbot and four monks.
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- Plaka Bridge bridge · 12 km away