Aghia Lavra Monastery

The Holy Monastery of Aghia Lavra is tucked away among trees, 4.5km away from the town of Kalavrita. Preserved from the first monastery is the Byzantine church with double pitched cross-formed roof. In 1689 the monastery was moved lower down: a katholikon of Aghion Oros (Mt. Athos) type, where the standard of the Revolution was raised in 1821. The Turkish Pasha Ibrahim destroyed the monastery, which was later rebuilt on the same spot. In the sacristy is kept the Standard (labaron), ikons, archives and sacred vessels. Besides its cultural and historical value, the holy monastery is located in a serene and rich natural environment and a visit there is rewarding in many ways.

Aghia Lavra: Approaching the Monastery	Aghia Lavra Monastery
Aghia Lavra: Opening before the entrance	Aghia Lavra: Partial view of the Monastery building
Aghia Lavra: The cuppola	Agia Lavra Monastery
Aghia Lavra: The Bell-tower	Aghia Lavra: Entering the Church
Aghia Lavra: The Monument It is here that, officially, the struggle against the Turkish rule in Greece started in 1821. The truth is that it started almost simultaneously at various places in Greece; this one was chosen to symbolize the contribution of the Church to the Revolution.	Aghia Lavra: Guest-room