Holy Monastery of Saint Nicodemus
In Pentalofo
On one of the most beautiful slopes of Mount Paiko, above the settlement of Pentalofo, at an altitude of 700 m, stands tall in the forest the holy community of Saint Nicodemus the Agiorite, a member of the Monastery of Simon Petras of Mount Athos, which was founded in 1981. Central church is double floor and its upper level is dedicated to Saint Nicodemus while the ground floor part to Saint Raphael, Irene and Nikolaos.
In the few years of its existence, it has become one of the most impressive monasteries in Macedonia, with a rich spiritual work. The monastery’s iconography is famous, famous for the careful and high-quality construction of hand-made icons. The church functions and ceremonies are performed according to the standard of Saints. The relic of Saint Nicodemus was stolen in 2010, however miraculously, after the immediate intervention of the Saint who kindly checked the shrine and achieved his repentance, it returned to its old position to the joy of the brotherhood and friends of the monastery.
It celebrates on July 14.
Tel: 0030 23430 42314
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