Thursday, 21 November 2013

8 November 2013 – Moni Osios Loukas, Greece

The spectacular walled Monastery of Osios Loukas was located on the slopes of Mount Helikon in the picturesque Greek countryside.  It was a very peaceful and tranquil setting.

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Agios Loukas, the larger of the two churches in the complex, was richly decorated with glorious mosaics, frescoes and ornate marble windows.

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The Crypt of St Barbara

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There were beautiful views over the olive groves and grape vines in the valley below the monastery.

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