'Love is that good disposition of the soul in which it prefers nothing that exists to the knowledge of God.'
Saint Maximus the Confessor
In 2005 construction of the Pantanassa Monastery Catholicon (main church) commenced. The Catholicon is dedicated to the Holy Mother of God Pantanassa which includes a small chapel dedicated to St John Chrysostom. The foundation stone for the Catholicon was laid on 16 July 2005 by His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos.
'Laying of Foundation Stone' 'The Building of Pantanassa Monastery (2005-2009)'
Currently the Catholicon has reached lock up stage. This means that the external walls, roof, doors, windows and concrete flooring have been completed, however, inside the church is bare concrete floor and walls.
No further works will be undertaken on the Catholicon, for the time being. The Monastery’s efforts are currently focused on constructing the monk’s living quarters, kitchen, refectory and library to lock up stage. We anticipate completing this phase of construction by 2012.
OUR PHOTO GALLERIES
Photo 1 of 17Inside Catholicon
Inside Catholicon
Photo 2 of 17Monastery Entrance
Monastery Entrance
Photo 3 of 17Monastery Entrance
Monastery Entrance
Photo 4 of 17Dining Hall
Dining Hall
Photo 5 of 17Dining Hall, Monks Cells and Cahtolicon
Dining Hall, Monks Cells and Cahtolicon
Photo 6 of 17Church and Dining Hall
Church and Dining Hall
Photo 7 of 17Tower and Library
Tower and Library
Photo 8 of 17Library, Monks Cells and Amenities Block