| Agia | |
|---|---|
| Αγιά | |
 Agia Rock | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft)[1][2] |
| Listing | Rock formations of Greece |
| Coordinates | 39°42′42″N 21°37′28″E / 39.7116752°N 21.6244223°E / 39.7116752; 21.6244223[3] |
| Geography | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Thessaly |
| Regional unit | Trikala |
| Settlement | Kalabaka |
Agia (Greek: Αγιά) is a rock in the Meteora rock formation complex of Thessaly, Greece.[4] The rock overlooks the town of Kalabaka.[5]
The peak of Agia stands at a height of 630 m (2,070 ft) above sea level.[2]
The main rock known as Megali Agia, or "Large Aya." The lower part is called Mikri Agia (Μικρή Αγιά), or "Small Aya."
Monastery of the Holy Apostles
| Monastery of the Holy Apostles | |
|---|---|
Αγίων Αποστόλων | |
Monastery of the Holy Apostles | |
| 39°42′42″N 21°37′31″E / 39.711703°N 21.625157°E / 39.711703; 21.625157 (Monastery of the Holy Apostles) | |
| Location | Kalabaka, Thessaly |
| Country | Greece |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox (former) |
| History | |
| Status | Monastery (former) |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Inactive (ruinous state) |
| Completed | c. 16th century |
The ruins of the Monastery of the Holy Apostles (Greek: Αγίων Αποστόλων, romanized: Agion Apostolon or Ιερά Μονή Αγίων Αποστόλων (Αϊά)) are located on the rock.[6] It was founded in the early 16th century, perhaps by the monk Kallistos and has been documented in 1551. Only ruins, murals, carved stairs, and a cistern remain.[7]
References
- ^ "Topographic map of Agia". opentopomap.org. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Μετέωρα: Ικριωματικά καταφύγια" (PDF). Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης (Τμήμα Αρχιτεκτόνων Μηχανικών). December 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Node: 1333712595". OpenStreetMap. 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ^ "Ερειπωμένα ναι, ξεχασμένα όχι! Μια αναφορά στις Μετεωρίτικες μονές των Αγίων Αποστόλων". ΒΗΜΑ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΙΑΣ (in Greek). Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "Meteora, Rock climbing". theCrag. May 11, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ Vlioras, Spyridon (2017). Μετεωρικές μονές: Συμβολή στον απαιτούμενο και ευκταίο διάλογο. Σπυρίδων Βλιώρας (Προσωπική ιστοσελίδα) (in Greek). Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Provatakis, Theocharis M. (2006). Meteora: History of monasteries and monasticism. Athens: Michalis Toubis Publications S.A. ISBN 960-540-095-2.
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