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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
Интересно, что владыка Иоанникий впервые приехал в Калавриту и ответил визитом на поездку митрополита Иеронима в Черногорию на праздник святого Василия Острожского. Хорошее дело — такие взаимные посещения. А в Мега Спилео он что-то особенное отметил?
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Сергей Белов
Да, Людмила, взаимные визиты всегда укрепляют связи между Церквями. Интересно, что Иоанникий особенно отметил Мега Спилео — наверное, пещерный храм и историю с иконой произвели впечатление. Жаль, что в статье дальше об этом не написали.
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Ксения Виноградова
Интересно, что владыка Иоанникий отметил именно Монастырь Большой Пещеры. У нас в Беларуси тоже любят пещерные храмы, как в Псково-Печерском. Жаль, что в статье не дописали, что он там конкретно сказал.
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