Philotheus Monastery
Description:
One of the oldest monasteries of Athos, founded in the X century, is mentioned in manuscripts of the XI century.
Located on the northeastern shore of the peninsula, between the monasteries of Iveron and Caracal. The Cathedral Church of Philotheus was built in 1746, painted in the 2nd half of the XVIII century.
In addition to the Cathedral Church, the monastery has 7 temples and chapels:
(1) St. John Chrysostom
(2) St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
(3) Three Hierarchs
(4) John the Forerunner
(5) Holy Archangels
(6) Martyrs of Marina
(7) All Saints.
There are 17 churches outside the monastery.
One of the most cozy and well-groomed monasteries on the Holy Mountain.