Monastery of Komnenion
The Monastery of Komnenion (Greek: Μονή Κομνηνείου) is a Byzantine period Greek Orthodox monastery located near Stomio, Larissa, Greece. According to tradition it was founded in the time of Justinian I (r. 527–565), but was rebuilt in its present form by Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos (r. 1081–1118). The full name of monastery is Komnenian Monastery of the Assumption of the Theotokos and of Saint Demetrius (Κομνήνειος Ιερά Μονή Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου και Αγίου Δημητρίου).
Coordinates: 39°51′30″N 22°44′24″E / 39.8583°N 22.7400°E
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