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Trooditissa
(Τροοδίτισσα)
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| Monastery Information |
| Jurisdiction |
Paphos Bishopric
Church of Cyprus |
| Established |
990 |
| Disestablished |
still active |
| Location |
Troodos, Cyprus |
| Dedicated to |
Virgin Mary |
| Celebration |
August 15 |
| Founder |
unknown |
Trooditissa Monastery, (Μοναστήρι Τροοδίτισσας) is situated on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains on the island of Cyprus. It is an orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
It was founded in 990, but the current building dates back to 1731. It is built at an altitude of 1,500m (4566 feet) and the closest village is Plátres.
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