The Greek monasteries - Its Really Wonderful

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The Greek monasteries - Its Really Wonderful
The Greek monasteries are closely tied with the Greek nature and history. Nested on cliffs, cliffs, a windswept slopes above the sea, but also in green fields and old olive groves, these monasteries are witnesses of human distress to approach the Divine through the silence, the simplicity, harmony.

Vested in religious beliefs, in miracles, built with the taste of folk craftsmen, illustrated by the worthy hands hagiographers, the Greek monasteries played an important role in various moments of Greek history, protecting and maintaining in several cases the Greek language, art and tradition of generation to generation of monks. Even today, in many monasteries transplanted arts as hagiography, protection and preservation of ancient manuscripts, wine, organic farming, traditional cheese etc.
There are six massive monasteries in Greece.These locations are wonderfully dramatic and treacherous, but the Greek Orthodox Church one-ups them all with Meteora, a collection of monasteries perched on rock pillars 1300 feet above ground. Between the 14th and 16th centuries, Greek monks built 20 monasteries atop the rocks. Access was arduous — to transport themselves and their goods up the cliffs, they used long ladders tied together and baskets attached to ropes. The isolation and difficulty of access suited the monks well — though it was a drag to send a letter, distractions were minimized, allowing for quiet contemplation.
The lofty locations were also handy for fending off invading hordes of Turks, who, by the end of the 14th century, were getting demonstrably tired of the Byzantine Empire.Today there are six remaining monasteries, all of which are open to visitors. You don't have to get hoisted up in a basket, but getting there still involves an element of difficulty — steps and bridges were added in the 1920s. You'll also need to dress conservatively, although a monk at the door will lend you a shawl, skirt, or pants if you arrive overexposed.
The pick of the six is the Great Meteoron Monastery, which is the highest and the oldest.





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