Aghia Skepi Isihastirio (The Retreat of Saintly Protection)
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| This was established by the monk Cornelius in the village of Halkios. It honors the name of the Virgin of Protection. Her feast day is October 28. Today there are two nuns in the Retreat. |
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Date: Τετάρτη, 18 Μαΐου 2011
John Marmarinos, Hobart | | Comment: | This monastery was built by my Grand Uncle Cornelius Marmarinos. My dad (Dimitrios Marmarinos) said that he helped concrete the drive way when he was a young boy.The family lived in Halkios where the monastery is located. Dad is now 82 (2011) | - |
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