Saint David Monastery
Saint David Monastery
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NSTAVROS
Athens, Greece785 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The Holy Monastery of Saint David, which is located in the heart of a thickly vegetated area at the foot of the mountains "Kavalaris" and "Xiron Morot" opposite the village of Drymonas and above the village of Kalamoudi, is dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Savior. Saint David, who lived from the second half of the 15th to the first half of the 16th century, he was a monk from a young age and had been the abbot of the Varnakova Monastery, when he came to the area of Rovia. During the revolution of 1821 he had an important action and was completely destroyed by the Turks in 1824. In the monastery, the relics of Saint David are kept, as well as his personal belongings, while a little further away is the cave where he was an ascetic.
Written September 2, 2023
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aspasaki84
Manhattan, KS9 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
We visited the monastery because my niece was baptized there this weekend. It was a really beautiful monastery, among pine trees. Quite with a very nice view. The road that leads to the monastery and the view from up there is enchanting. We strongly recommend for you to visit!
Written January 23, 2018
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Haris_L
Athens195 contributions
Oct 2014
Very relaxing place. With a very nice garden. Close to Agia Anna. Must visit if you are in the area and you like Monasteries.
Written September 6, 2015
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Timothy B
Lucerne, Switzerland621 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Coming down the road from the Waterfalls of Drymona driving towards Rovies you come to the Monastery of Saint David. For a non orthodox person the small courtyard monastery offers a small rest break. We arrived at the Monastery where I donned a kilt over my shorts for religious sensibilities. In the centre of the courtyard is a small church where 'sweet smelling' relic is found. Outside is a grave to a monk who became highly sort after for his healing abilities.While we stood outside in shaded courtyard the monks also kindly offered us coffee and cake.
For the orthodox faithful the church is highly visited and respected.
For the orthodox faithful the church is highly visited and respected.
Written July 26, 2014
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Steam Age Dude
Finland26 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
A spiritually nourishing place, especially for an orthodox. The monk who tended the church was very nice and helpful. We got lucky for we got there before a bus load of pilgrims arrived and the tranquility was quickly broken, of course this is of no fault of the
monk residing there. A place worth visiting if you are around.
monk residing there. A place worth visiting if you are around.
Written June 5, 2023
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NoeB1
Antwerp, Belgium1,210 contributions
Aug 2019
When you are in the area this place is a must visit. We were there on a sunday, so the place was a bit busy. There was free cake and coffee. Beautiful place in a nice area.
Written August 21, 2019
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Anita D
Liverpool, UK79 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Like many visitors, we discovered this beautiful monastery on way home from viewing ship wreck island from above. It was the elderly couple that drew our attention, selling fruits, liqueurs, and oils at the roadside, then you realise hidden behind is a beautiful monastery. The Monks were so accommodating, i was concerned that i was not appropriately dressed, but they were ok. Very informative about the history of the church, very peaceful atmosphere. The church is beautiful, well worth a visit.
Written June 17, 2019
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Twig C
Uccle, Belgium371 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Well worth a visit, full of visitors despite being off the beaten track. Then outside the monastery we bought 2kg cherries for just €5.00 - a real delight.
Written June 9, 2019
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hyppbytc69
Trenton, NJ146 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The ride up the mountain is so beautiful, the roads are narrow but our bus driver drove them perfect. keep your camera on at all times there are so many views that pop up. and the clouds come in fast and look fascinating. wear sneakers the grounds are damp.
Written June 18, 2018
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EviaTraveller
Khalkis, Greece3 contributions
Oct 2017
It is a beautiful and large Monastery with a beautiful view among the trees. You can visit and worship the church and see the small church as a basement, worship the graves and sip the coffee that they offer you to the archontariki
Written April 24, 2018
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Υπαρχει μονοημερη εκδρομή στον Οσιο Δαβυδ και στο αγιο Ιωάννη Ρωσσο η και πωςμπορώ να μεταβψ απο Αθήνα με κτελ?
Written August 4, 2019
Υπάρχουν πολλές ενορίες και πρακτορεία που διοργανώνουν εκδρομές. Ειδικά στην εορτη τους.
Written October 13, 2019
Υπαρχει μονοημερη εκδρομή στον Οσιο Δαβυδ και στο αγιο Ιωάννη Ρωσσο η και πωςμπορώ να μεταβψ απο Αθήνα με δημόσιες συγκυνωνίες?
Written August 4, 2019
neotechmar
Athens, Greece
Μπορει καποιος να παραμεινει στο Μοναστηρι για μερικες μερες?
Written August 23, 2018
καλημέρα, πρέπει να επικοινωνήσετε με τη μονή τηλεφωνικά. το μοναστήρι είναι αντρικό .
Written August 24, 2018
What time does the Liturgy start on a Sunday?
Written February 6, 2017
Hi. Sorry, we were there mid-week,so cannot day. I would assume daybreak, but recommend you call.
Written July 10, 2017
Warum wird der Ort nicht auf der Karte angezeigt?
Er lässt sich auf der Karte eindeutig orten.
Man kann jedoch den Ort selbst nicht hinzufügen.
Was nützen mir meine Favoriten, wenn ich sie nicht auf der Karte nicht sehe.
Diese Frage/Bemerkung bezieht sich auf relativ viele Sehenswürdigkeiten auf Euböa. So kann man doch keine Reise planen!
Written June 10, 2016
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