Monastery of Saint George, Skyros

Monastery of Saint George, Skyros

The Monastery of Saint George of Skyros (Greek: Άη-Γώργης Σκυριανός) is a Byzantine monastery on the Greek island of Skyros.

The monastery was founded in AD 962.[1]

See also

  • Saint George: Devotions, traditions and prayers

References

  1. ^ EVOIA ISLAND



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