Monastery of Seraphim of Sarov

Nafpaktos is a diamond city whose history dates back to 455 BC. Filled with 2.5 thousand years of history, the city of knightly past, the place of combat glory of the writer Cervantes continues to attract the interest of visitors. It is nice to walk along the embankment, look at the large Venetian fortress towering above the city, on the Rio Andirio Bridge, drink fragrant coffee on the embankment, This city is rightly considered one of the most picturesque and romantic places to relax away from the coastal strip of Greece. The natural beauty of these cities is complemented by their rich history as well as the proximity of Athens. In other words, they are an absolute favorite when choosing an unforgettable place to relax. After exploring the city, we will visit the monastery of St. Augustine and Seraphim of Sarov. The monastery contains the relics of Blessed Augustine and his mother St. Monica, as well as John the Forerunner, Saints Nektarius, Ephraim of the New Macris, disciples of the Pendelia and Chosevitus, Saints Theodosius and Sava the Sanctified, Saints Christopher Papulakos, Philomena of Jerusalem, Seraphim of Phanar and Macarius Agiannitus. There are icon-painting workshops and a publishing house in the monastery; in summer there is a children’s Orthodox camp. Then visit the convent of Nectaria and Phanuria, the entrance to the monastery lies through labyrinths, created in the image of the early Christian catacombs. Here pilgrims will immerse themselves in the atmosphere of those ancient times, when persecuted Christians were forced to perform divine services in the dungeon. Catacombs are decorated with wall paintings, as in the days of the first Christians.