Πάνω σε έναν βράχο 2 – Διονυσίου

Οι κτήτορες, σύγχρονο ψηδιφωτό του Ν. Μαστερόπουλου στην είσοδο της μονής.

The Hellespont And Moldova

11 Μαΐου, 2020

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The Hellespont And Moldova

The monastery was founded by Saint Dionysios in 1374, and funded by Alexios III Komnenos, the Emperor of Trebizond. This established a long and rewarding relationship with Trebizond and the Hellespont (the Black Sea) area. Later in the 16th century, because of the spiritual influence of St Nifon, who was both a monk of the Monastery and also the Ecumenical Patriarch, the rulers of Wallachia and Moldavia (Neagoe Basarab and Petru Rares, respectively), assumed the role of new founders and funded the cost of restoration and expansion of the Monastery.

John The Baptist

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John The Baptist

11 Μαΐου, 2020

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John The Baptist

The Monastery of Dionysiou is dedicated to St John the Baptist, whose birthday is celebrated on 24 June. The katholikon (cathedral; central church) is also dedicated to the Baptist. The visitor 'feels' the presence of St John through frescoes, icons, and depictions of him on various objects, such as the wood-carved throne of the bishop. The patron saint is also mentioned in votive inscriptions, such as 'Baptist, accept this gift'. Yet, the most important element that evokes St John's presence inside the monastery is his precious relic: his right hand.