Among the many manuscripts produced by the scriptorium at the Karakallos Monastery, a particularly well-made book of the Gospel is preserved: cod. 17 (20 in the number of Sp. Lambrou). It was written by the calligrapher monk Isaak in 1289-90. He assumed both the labour and the expenses in order to offer the book to the Monastery. On the last page, in a distinct note, is his dedication:
The present Holy Gospel has been copied by me, the sinner Isaak, with the expenses and the labor and the love, yet unwilling to possess it.
Yet it is attached and dedicated to the sanctified monastery of the holy and great Apostles, of Karakallos ...
