Μονή Μαλεβής | |
Monastery information | |
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Other names | Monastery Dormition of Theotokos Malevi |
Established | 8th century |
Dedicated to | Dormition of Theotokos |
Celebration date | August 23 |
Diocese | Metropolis of Mantineia and Kynouria |
Site | |
Location | Arcadia |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 37°19′42″N 22°34′56″E / 37.32833°N 22.58222°E |
The Holy Monastery of Malevi (Greek: Ιερά Μονή Μαλεβής) is a historical monastery dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin and belongs to the Metropolis of Mantineia and Kynouria.[1] It is located on the slopes of Mount Parnonas, at an altitude of 900 meters, and is 20 km away from Astros, and 5 km from the village of Agios Petros.[2][3]