Karakallou
| Καρακάλλου | |
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External view of the monastery. | |
  Location within Mount Athos | |
| Monastery information | |
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| Full name | Holy Monastery of Karakallou |
| Established | early 11th century |
| Dedicated to | St. Peter and St. Paul |
| Diocese | Mount Athos |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Elder Karakalas |
| Prior | Archimandrite Elder Philotheus |
| Important associated figures | Prince of Wallachia John-Peter |
| Site | |
| Location | Mount Athos, Greece |
| Coordinates | 40°13′26″N 24°18′30″E / 40.2239°N 24.3083°E |
| Visible remains | skull of the Apostle Bartholomew and of St Christopher, and a fragment of the True Cross |
| Public access | Men only |
Karakallou monastery (Greek: Μονή Καρακάλλου) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. It stands on the south-eastern side of the peninsula and ranks eleventh in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. The monastery has 50 working monks, and its library holds 330 manuscripts, and about 3,000 printed books.
History
It was founded in the 11th century. In the 13th century, as a result of the activity of pirates and Latins, Karakallou was totally deserted.
References
External links
- Icons of the Holy Monastery of Karakallou – Official website
- Karakallou monastery at Mount Athos
- Greek Ministry of Culture: Holy Monastery of Karakallou
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Coordinates: 40°13′26″N 24°18′30″E / 40.2239°N 24.3083°E
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