Roussanou Monastery
Part ofMeteora
At Meteora, withdrawal became a physical ascent
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Kalabaka, Thessaly, Greece
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Overview
Roussanou Monastery fills a narrow summit at Meteora, making the monastic choice of separation visible in stone, stairs, and height. Its sixteenth-century church is dedicated to the Transfiguration; current community descriptions conflict across sources, so visitor guidance should be confirmed locally.
Context and lineage
Roussanou Monastery occupies the summit of a narrow rock pillar within Meteora. The present monastery was established in the sixteenth century around a church dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ; a chapel is dedicated to Saint Barbara.
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References
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- 01UNESCO: Meteoraofficial
- 02Visit Thessaly: Roussanou MonasterySource context
- 03Visit Greece: Meteora monasteriesSource context
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