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In the historical monasteries of Kalavryta Ioannikios of Mavrovounioutranslated

September 8, 2026 · 1 min read

The Holy Monastery of Megalo Spileio was visited on Tuesday, September 7, 2026, by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro and Parathalasia, Mr. Ioannikios, who arrived in Kalavryta in order to participate in the Holy Services on the feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the celebratory Holy Pilgrimage Panagia Plataniotissis. His Eminence was warmly welcomed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kalavryta and Aegialia, Mr. Ieronymos, who welcomed the distinguished guest to his Metropolis. Next, the speech was taken by His Eminence Metropolitan of Montenegro and Parathalassia, Mr. Ioannikios, who thanked for the warm welcome and friendly hospitality.

His Eminence said that it was a great joy and honor for him to have the opportunity to visit the Holy Diocese of Kalavryta and Aegialia for the first time, noting that with his visit he reciprocates the visit of Metropolitan Ieronymos to Montenegro, during which His Eminence had taken part in the feast of Saint Basil of Ostrog, in the Holy Monastery of the same name.

Addressing the Metropolitan Mr. Ieronymos, he made a special reference to the Holy Monastery of Megalo Spileio,...

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Людмила Новикова

It is interesting that Bishop Ioannikis came to Kalavryta for the first time and responded with a visit to Metropolitan Jerome’s trip to Montenegro on the feast of St. Basil of Ostrog. Such mutual visits are a good thing. Did he notice anything special in Mega Spileo?

Сергей Белов

Yes, Lyudmila, mutual visits always strengthen ties between Churches. It is interesting that Ioannikios especially noted Mega Spileo - probably the cave church and the story with the icon made an impression. It’s a pity that they didn’t write about this further in the article.

Ксения Виноградова

It is interesting that Bishop Ioannikiy noted precisely the Monastery of the Great Cave. In Belarus we also love cave churches, like in Pskov-Pechersky. It’s a pity that the article didn’t add what he specifically said.