Docheiariou
Δοχειαρίου | |
| File:View from Docheiariou.jpg External view of the monastery. | |
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| Monastery information | |
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| Full name | Holy Monastery of Docheiariou |
| Dedicated to | Archangels Michael and Gabriel |
| Diocese | Mount Athos |
| People | |
| Founder | Blessed Euthymius |
| Prior | Archimandrite Elder Amfilochios |
| Site | |
| Location | Mount Athos, Greece |
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| Public access | Men only |
The Docheiariou monastery (Greek: Μονή Δοχειαρίου) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece.
The Panagia Gorgoepikoos Church is located in the monastery complex.
History
[edit | edit source]It was founded during the late 10th or early 11th century, and is dedicated to the memory of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel. It celebrates its patronal feastday on November 8 (21, Gregorian style).
By the end of the 15th century according to the Russian pilgrim Isaiah, the monastery was Serb.[1]
In 1979, Docheiariou became a cenobitic monastery when Elder Gregorios (d. 22 October 2018[2][3]) arrived at Docheiariou from Missolonghi with a group of ten monks.[4]
The monastery also houses the icon of the Virgin "Gorgoepikoos" or "She who is Quick to Hear [Prayers]". The monastery ranks tenth in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. The library holds 545 manuscripts, 62 of which are on parchment, and more than 5,000 printed books. In 2011 Docheiariou had 53 monks.
References
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External links
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- Dochiariou monastery at the Mount Athos website
- Greek Ministry of Culture: Holy Monastery of Docheiariou
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