Docheiariou
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History
It was founded in the 10th century, and is dedicated to the memory of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel. It celebrates its patronal feastday on November 8th (21st, Gregorian style).
By the end of the 15h century according to the Russian pilgrim Isaiah, the monastery was Serb.[1]
The monastery also houses the icon of the Virgin "Gorgoepikoos" or "She who is Quick to Hear [Prayers]". The monastery ranks tenth in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. The library holds 545 manuscripts, 62 of which are on parchment, and more than 5,000 printed books. Today Docheiariou has 30 working monks.
References
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- Dochiariou monastery at the Mount Athos website
- Greek Ministry of Culture: Holy Monastery of Docheiariou
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