Church of Metamorphosis - Athen, Greece - Orthodox Churches on Waymarking.com

" The Church of Metamorphisis, or Megalo Meteoro, is known as being the first church of the Transfiguration. The terms, Tranfiguration and Metamorphisis, refer to the event where Jesus first learned of his identity as the son of God. According to the story, Jesus was atop a mountain, where he became radiant and spoke with Moses and Elijah. He would hear the voice of God, and for the first time be referred to by God as "Son". The Metamorphisis refers to the change that Jesus went through during the Transfiguration.

The Metamorphisis Greece monastery was first built in the 14th century BC, by the founder Athanasios the Meteorite. Athanasios is still revered as an important figure throughout the Orthodox monasticism. Work on the church began in the second half of the 1300's, and after Athanasios the Meteorite passed away, work on the original church was finished under the Monk loasaph. Loasaph was originally a Serbian emperor named Symeon Uros, and he would transfer his wealth into the church as the next owner. As a result, the Metamorphisis Greece monastery became one of the richest and most influential monasteries of its time. In 1544, the Metamorphisis Greece church was renovated and it would be expanded at times throughout the years. Over time, the monasteries would be looted and damaged by invading factions and the course of wars. However, 6 of the original monasteries survive today, and there are still practicing monks and nuns who live and worship in them.

The Church of the Metamorphisis is the main museum house for the remaining monasteries, and inside it you will find artifacts and relics from its past. Due to its initial wealth, the Metamorphisis Greece monastery has beautiful wall paintings and some of the best representations of Mural Art from the post-Byzantine era. Among the paintings found there are frescos by the artist Theophanis that depict the Roman persecution of Christians. During the summer, this popular Greece monastery can fill-up with other tourists, making the off-season the best time to visit. The museum at the Church of Metamorphisis monastery is typically closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m. every other day. The entrance fees are minimal at under $5, but remember the dress code before you go. Pants are required to enter, and sleeveless shirts are prohibited. Girls can wear skirts that go below the knee. " - Source: (visit link)

Type of Orthodox Church: Oriental Type of Building: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of building construction: 01/01/1350 Diocese: Athen Address: Athen, Athen Greece Relevant Website: [Web Link] Date of organization: Not listed Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: Not listed Archdiocese: Not listed

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