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Protaton

Church in Karyes, Mount Athos

Also known as Dormition of Mary Church, Karyes

Founded: 962
Located in: monastic community of Mount Athos
Country: Greece
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

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The Protaton, also known as the Dormition of the Theotokos Church, is the main church of Karyes, Mount Athos. It also serves as the ecclesiastical seat of the Protos, or the primate of the monastic community of Mount Athos. It was founded in the early 10th century AD, prior to the completion of the Great Lavra in 963.

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Dedicated to: Mary
Location: Karyes
Culture: Byzantine Civilisation
Website: odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=1791&era=3&group=7
Named after: Mary
Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy

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