The Great Lavra

The Great Lavra is a historic Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos in Greece, founded in 963 AD by Saint Athanasius the Athonite. It is the oldest and largest of the monasteries on Mount Athos, serving as a spiritual center for monks and a symbol of Eastern Orthodox monastic tradition. The monastery features impressive architecture, libraries, and religious icons, hosting monks who dedicate their lives to prayer, worship, and preserving religious manuscripts. It’s an important cultural and religious site, attracting visitors interested in Orthodox Christianity and Byzantine history.