Perched atop towering cliffs, the Meteora monasteries stand as silent sentinels, bearing witness to centuries of history and spirituality.
The monastic life of Meteora
The monastic practices of Meteora Throughout the centuries, the monastic life of Meteora includes the different types of monasticism practiced within Orthodox Christianity. For over a thousand years, Meteora gave shelter to those who wished to retreat, forming a monastic community that at its peak had over 24 monasteries. Today, only six of them remain
The Byzantine church of Meteora & the Knights Templars
The Byzantine church of Meteora & the Knights Templars
2019-01-24T12:57:30+00:00
Historical, Religion, Things to See
Knights Templar and the church’s hidden history In Part 1, we discussed the connection of the Byzantine church in Kalambaka with the local mythology, the ancient religion, and the general historical context in which the Knights Templars left evidence of their presence here at Meteora. In this part, we’ll present exclusively and for the first
Kalambaka Byzantine church: The unknown history
Kalambaka Byzantine church: The unknown history
2019-01-03T19:15:28+00:00
Cultural, Historical, Religion, Things to See
The untold story of Kalambaka’s Byzantine church Part 1 An elusive and relatively unknown monument lies in the old part of Kalambaka town, right beneath the giant cliffs of Meteora. The locals know it as the Byzantine church. It’s the oldest standing monument of the entire Meteora region, with a fascinating story embedded on its
Meteora Code of Ethics
Meteora Code of Ethics
2016-05-30T07:07:57+00:00
Announcements, Cultural, Planning Your Trip, Religion, Top Reads, Uncategorized
Read the Code of Ethics for responsible tourism By choosing to visit Meteora you’ve made a choice to visit above all a holy place! A centuries-old monastic community with monks and nuns who still practice their faith and ancient rituals. It is one of the most important monastic centers of the Greek Orthodox Church
The Ascetic Hermit Monks of Meteora
The Ascetic Hermit Monks of Meteora
2014-05-06T12:05:03+00:00
Cultural, Historical, Religion, Things to See, Top Reads
The Ascetic Monastic Tradition of Meteora The Holy Meteora, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, features towering rocks that reach heights of over 600 meters. Centuries ago, this remarkable location attracted the hermit monks of Meteora, who laid the foundations for the site to become one of the most significant Eastern Orthodox monastic communities. Perched atop
