Malevi Monastery

Following the road from Mountain Meligou to Saint Peter and, after passing St. John, the Holy Monastery of Panagia Malevis raises on the left side of road, built in the woods of Juniperus drupacea. The monastery is one of the oldest at Parnonas and the most famous. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and it is an important pilgrimage site in mainland Greece. In its current location it was built in 1116. Inside the monastery dominates the large newly built in church of Virgin Mary and in the front there is small cruciform church. The monastery is celebrated on August 23.

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