Patmos Churches & Monasteries - The Zoodochos Pigi Monastery in Patmos, Greece was established in 1607 by the monk Parthenios Pankosta under the patriarch Timothy the 2nd. Its name comes from the Greek term for "life-giving source". The Byzantine emperor Alexis Comnenos I granted the entire island to Parthenios to construct the monastery. Interestingly, the monk was known as Latrinos due to his previous establishment of a monastery on Mount Latros, near Millet. Plan your visit to the Zoodochos Pigi Monastery in Patmos, Greece today to experience its rich history and stunning architecture.

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