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Orthodox
Orthodox sites connect places through shared lineage, practice, story, and pilgrimage across the global atlas.
265 sacred places share this lineage. Use the country links to narrow in.
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Orthodox sacred sites overview
Orthodox sacred sites connect places through shared lineage, ritual use, memory, and pilgrimage practice across the Pilgrim Map atlas.
Use this page to compare country clusters, common place types, UNESCO-tagged landmarks, and the map distribution before exploring individual site pages.
| Coverage | 265 Orthodox sacred places in the current atlas. |
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| UNESCO heritage | 40 UNESCO-tagged Orthodox sites appear in this browse view. |
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Showing 97-144 of 265 sites in this tradition guide
Iviron Monastery
Mount Athos, Mount Athos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece
Its inclusion on Monastic Custodial community of Mount Athos is supported by the reviewed route, religious, material legacy, and structured-place identity authorities....
Jazak Monastery
Jazak, Jazak / Irig, Srem District, Serbia
Jazak Monastery is a documented monastery in Jazak, Serbia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Jēkabpils Holy Spirit Monastery
Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia
Jēkabpils Holy Spirit Monastery is a documented monastery in Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Jumati Monastery
Lanchkhuti, Guria, Georgia
Jumati Monastery is a documented monastery in Lanchkhuti, Guria, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Jvari Monastery
Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
The record covers Jvari Church and its immediate monastic precinct above Mtskheta, not the whole hill or the entire UNESCO property.
Kala Church of St Kvirike and St Ivlita
Kala, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
Kala Church of St Kvirike and St Ivlita is a documented church in Kala, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Kalenić Monastery
Kalenićki Prnjavor, Kalenićki Prnjavor, Pomoravlje District, Serbia
Kalenić Monastery is a documented monastery in Kalenićki Prnjavor, Serbia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Kapinovo Monastery
Kapinovo, Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria
Kapinovo Monastery stands beside the Veselina River south of Veliko Tarnovo, its church and fortified-looking residential ranges holding together medieval memory, active...
Karakalou Monastery
Mount Athos, Mount Athos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece
Its inclusion on Monastic Responsible group of Mount Athos is supported by the reviewed route, religious, cultural inheritance, and structured-entity resolution research...
Kashveti Church
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The record covers Kashveti Church of St George on Rustaveli Avenue between the National Gallery and the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts.
Katskhi Monastery
Katskhi, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers Katskhi Monastery and its church in Katskhi village; the nearby Katskhi Pillar is a separate sacred site with different access.
Katskhi Pillar
Katskhi, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers Katskhi Pillar, its summit hermitage, and the public religious area at the base while distinguishing their access levels.
Khirsa Monastery
Tibaani, Kakheti, Georgia
The record covers Khirsa Monastery at Tibaani and its immediate monastic precinct, using the corrected whole-site location.
Khobi Monastery
Khobi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
This record covers Khobi Monastery's cathedral and immediate precinct in Samegrelo, not the surrounding town or other Khobi landmarks.
Kintsvisi Monastery
Kareli, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Kintsvisi Monastery is a documented monastery in Kareli, Shida Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Klisura Monastery
Barzia / Varshets, Montana Province, Bulgaria
Klisura Monastery of Saints Cyril and Methodius is an active Bulgarian Orthodox monastery near Barzia and Varshets....
Kom Monastery
Odrinska Gora, Odrinska Gora, Lake Skadar, Cetinje Municipality, Montenegro
Kom Monastery is a documented monastery in Odrinska Gora, Montenegro, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Konstamonitou Monastery
Mount Athos, Mount Athos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece
The record concerns a living Athonite monastery within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Koutloumousiou Monastery
Mount Athos, Mount Athos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece
Koutloumousiou Monastery is treated here as the exact whole-site entity in Mount Athos, Mount Athos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece, not as a route label or nearby...
Kremikovtsi Monastery
Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Kremikovtsi Monastery is a documented monastery in Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria, connected with Bulgarian Orthodox Christianity....
Krka Monastery
Near Kistanje, Near Kistanje, Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia
Krka Monastery is a documented monastery in Near Kistanje, Croatia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Krušedol Monastery
Krušedol Selo, Krušedol Selo / Irig, Srem District, Serbia
Krušedol Monastery is a documented monastery in Krušedol Selo, Serbia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Kuklen Monastery
Kuklen, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria
Kuklen Monastery of Saints Cosmas and Damian is an active Bulgarian Orthodox monastery near Kuklen, south of Plovdiv....
Kumurdo Cathedral
Akhalkalaki, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Kumurdo Cathedral is a documented cathedral in Akhalkalaki, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Kvatakhevi Monastery
Kaspi, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Kvatakhevi Monastery is a documented monastery in Kaspi, Shida Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Kvetera Church
Akhmeta, Kakheti, Georgia
The sacred component is Kvetera's church inside the bounded fortress and settlement; the entire archaeological site is not treated as an active church.
Kykkos Monastery
Kykkos, Kykkos, Nicosia District, Cyprus
Kykkos Monastery is a documented monastery in Kykkos, Nicosia District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Laghami Church of the Transfiguration
Mestia, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
The entry covers the specific Laghami Church of the Transfiguration in Mestia and not the wider neighborhood or other Svan churches.
Lamaria Church
Ushguli, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
This record covers the hilltop Mother of God church called Lamaria above Ushguli; it does not turn the whole UNESCO village community into a single attraction.
Lashtkhveri Archangel Church (Taringzel)
Mestia area, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
Lashtkhveri Archangel Church (Taringzel) is a documented church in Mestia area, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Lesnovo Monastery
Lesnovo, Lesnovo, Probištip Municipality, North Macedonia
Lesnovo Monastery is a documented monastery in Lesnovo, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Likhauri Church
Ozurgeti, Guria, Georgia
Likhauri Church is a documented church in Ozurgeti, Guria, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Lintula Holy Trinity Convent
Heinävesi, Heinävesi, North Karelia, Finland
Lintula Holy Trinity Convent is a documented monastery in Heinävesi, North Karelia, Finland, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Ljubostinja Monastery
Trstenik, Trstenik, Rasina District, Serbia
Ljubostinja Monastery is a documented monastery in Trstenik, Serbia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Lomisi Monastery
Mleta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
The record covers Lomisi Monastery on its mountain and the publicly documented pilgrimage connection from Mleta, not every route or ritual location.
Lower Betlemi Church
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The record covers Lower Betlemi Church on Tbilisi's historic ascent and does not merge it with the Upper Betlemi Church of the Nativity.
Lozen Monastery of Saint Saviour
Lozen / Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Lozen Monastery of Saint Saviour is a documented monastery in Lozen / Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria, connected with Bulgarian Orthodox Christianity....
Machairas Monastery
Lazania, Lazania, Nicosia District, Cyprus
Machairas Monastery is a documented monastery in Lazania, Nicosia District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Manasija Monastery
Despotovac, Despotovac, Pomoravlje District, Serbia
Manasija Monastery is a documented monastery in Despotovac, Serbia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Manglisi Sioni Cathedral
Manglisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia
Manglisi Sioni Cathedral is a documented cathedral in Manglisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Marko's Monastery
Markova Sušica, Markova Sušica, Studeničani Municipality, Skopje Region, North Macedonia
Marko's Monastery is a documented monastery in Markova Sušica, North Macedonia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
Martvili Monastery
Martvili, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
The entry covers Martvili's cathedral and monastic precinct and not the municipality, canyon, or unrelated attractions sharing the name.
Mary’s Spring at St Gabriel’s Church
Nazareth, Northern District, Israel
Inside St Gabriel’s Greek Orthodox church in Nazareth, a spring-water outlet is associated with the Annunciation.
Metamorfosis tou Sotiros Church
Palaichori, Palaichori, Nicosia District, Cyprus
Metamorfosis tou Sotiros Church is a documented church in Palaichori, Nicosia District, Cyprus, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Metekhi Church
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The mapped place is Metekhi Church on its Tbilisi promontory, distinct from the wider neighborhood, monument, and river viewpoint.
Mgvimevi Monastery
Chiatura, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers the Mgvimevi monastery buildings and principal cave above Chiatura, not every cave or cliff path in the Kvirila valley.
Mikitamäe Orthodox Village Chapels
Mikitamäe, Mikitamäe, Võru County, Estonia
Mikitamäe Orthodox Village Chapels is a documented chapel in Mikitamäe, Võru County, Estonia, connected with Orthodox Christianity....
Mileševa Monastery
Mileševo, Mileševo / Prijepolje, Zlatibor District, Serbia
Mileševa Monastery is a documented monastery in Mileševo, Serbia, held within Eastern Orthodox Christianity....
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Key questions
Orthodox sacred-site questions
What are Orthodox sacred sites?
Orthodox sacred sites are places connected by shared lineage, practice, memory, ritual use, or pilgrimage tradition.
Where can I find Orthodox sacred sites?
The strongest country clusters in this guide include Georgia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, North Macedonia, Cyprus.
What kinds of places are included?
The guide includes sacred landscapes, pilgrimage places, and ritual or historical sites where available.
Can I map Orthodox sacred sites?
Yes. Compare country clusters and physical forms first, then open individual pages for coordinates, historical context, and visitor guidance.