Xeropotamou Monastery

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Xeropotamou monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece, in the middle side of peninsula. The monastery ranks eighth in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. It was founded in the 10th century, and is dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. ()

Local name: Μονή Ξηροποτάμου Coordinates: 40°13'43"N, 24°13'17"E

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Xeropotamou Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Panteleimon Monastery, Simonopetra, Monastery of Iviron, Dionysiou Monastery.

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