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The magnificence of The Holy Monastery of Arkadi........ one of the most important monasteries in Crete and Greece. It is an imposing and fortified complex allegedly founded by a monk named Arkadous in the 13th century and over a span of eight centuries a candle of faith has been burning. Certain sections were rebuilt after many invasions, hidden injured soldiers, witnessed the slaughter of men by the Turks, offerering food and shelter to the poor and a wine cellar used as a store room for ammunition during the revolt against the Turks. An architectural and construction master piece. Overwhelming. .........peaceful, tranquil and spirtual.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:10:56 +0000

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