The interior of the sacristy.

Rare Artefacts

Rare Artefacts

There are many objects in the sacristy, including excellent examples of goldwork embroidered objects (e.g. επιτάφιοι, epitafioi, the sacred liturgical 'tapestries' depicting the entombment of Christ; and επιτραχήλια, epitrachleia, liturgical stoles), silver objects (e.g. chalices, blessing crosses, εξαπτέρυγα, exapteryga, decorated accessories for the base and top of poles for ecclesiastical banners; εγκόλπια, engolpia, medallions; and other liturgical vessels), and small versions of ecclesiastical objects, which for centuries were used by the fathers during worship.
In the publication Guide to the Artefact Exhibit, the visitor to the Monastery can find information about the most important of the artifacts displayed in the sacristy.

An exquisite blessings cross, set with precious stones on a wooden base. A work of the 18th century.

General

General

The sacristy is located in the north wing and was inaugurated during the celebration of the thousand-year anniversary of the Monastery in 1998. It is the place where sacred artifacts which the Monastery has acquired over the course of its history are classified according to type and displayed in cases in a way that pilgrims can easily admire and praise the Beneficent Lord.