- Konstamonitou monastery
Konstamonitou monastery ( _el. Μονή Κοσταμονίτου) is an orthodox christian
monastery at the monastic state ofMount Athos inGreece . It stands on the south-eastern side of the Athos peninsula. The monastery ranks twentieth in the hierarchy of the athonite monasteries.The monastery was founded in 11th century. It is dedicated for
Saint Stephen .The monastery has about working 20 monks.
The library of monastery holds 110 manuscripts and approximately 5,000 printed books.
See also
*
Mount Athos External links
* [http://www.mountathos.gr/active.aspx?mode=en{986e9326-1bb3-4d77-a725-1e0c18e5edc8}View Konstamonitou monastery at the Mount Athos website]
* [http://www.culture.gr/2/21/212/21210a/e212ja11.html Greek Ministry of Culture: Holy Monastery of Castamonitou]
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