Vatopedi
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The holy and great monastery of Vatopedi was built during the second half of the 10th century, by three monks, Athanasius, Nicholas and Antonius from Adrianople, who were the pupils of St. Athanasius of Lavra. Although tradition says that it was built by Emperor Arcadius to honour the miraculous salvation by the Virgin Mary of his son from a shipwreck. The child is said to have been found in a briar bush - hence Vato (briar) Paidi (child).
From then onwards several buildings have been constructed, the oldest of which were built during the Byzantine period, and during the post-Byzantine 18th and 19th century, when the monastery reached its highest peak.
About 50 monks live in the monastery today, where extensive construction projects are underway to restore the larger buildings.
It is closed for public view but is open for scientists from all over the world with the permission of the monastery and the 10th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities.
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[edit] Sketes attached to Vatopedi
The following large Sketes are attached to Vatopedi: Skete of St. Andrew in Karyes Skete of st. Demetrios near the main monastery
[edit] Main buidlings within the walls of the monastery
The Katholikon, dedicated to the Annunciation of the BVM The Trapeza The Byzantine period clock tower The 10th Century NE tower which now houses the monastery's library
[edit] Treasures held within the monastery
The Monastery of Vatopedi is blessed to have the actual Belt of the Virgin Mary, "H Zoni ths Theotokou", which she wore on earth and gave to the Apostle Thomas after her death and during her translation to heaven.
The Iaspis a jasper communion cup fashioned of a single piece of the precious stone Various icons
[edit] Miracle working icons within the monastery
There are a number of miracle working icons in the monastery. One of the most well-known is the icon of Panagia "Pantanassa", or the "Queen of All", which works many miracles, especially in the cure of cancer. A copy was made and sent to Russia where it also works many miracles.
Megísti Lávra | Vatopédi | Iviron | Chilandariou | Dionysiou | Koutloumousiou | Pandokratoros | Xiropotamou | Zografou | Dochiariou | Karakalou
Filotheou | Simonos Petra | Agiou Pavlou | Stavronikita | Ksenofondos | Osiou Grigoriou | Esfigmenou | Agiou Panteleimonos | Konstamonitou
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