The Monastery of Great Lavra

The Monastery of Great Lavra is a historic Greek Orthodox monastery located on Mount Athos in Greece, founded in 963 AD by Saint Athanasius the Athonite. It is the most significant and oldest monastery on the peninsula, serving as a major spiritual, cultural, and scholarly center in Eastern Orthodoxy. The monastery features striking Byzantine architecture, a large library with ancient manuscripts, and a rich religious tradition. It plays a vital role in monastic life, prayer, and preserving Orthodox Christian heritage, attracting pilgrims and visitors interested in its spiritual legacy and historical significance.