Δημοτική Ενότητα Μεσσάτιδος, Italy
The Oblou Monastery (Greek: Μονή Ομπλού) is located in Achaia and is built on the mountain that is today called Oblos. It is one of the most historic Monasteries of modern Greece, which appears involved in every important historical moment. During the time of the Turkish occupation, the Monastery wa
s an important attraction for many monks of the region, it actively participated and was destroyed for its participation during the liberation struggles. The Oblou Monastery was built in 1189 and took its name from the small church that existed on the site before its construction. The Monastery has an area of approximately 1800 sq.m. and its katholikon is dedicated to the Presentation of Theotokos. On the site of the Monastery, there is also an internal chapel in honor of Agios Charalambos. Today, according to the national census of 2011, it counts only 6 monks.
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