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Dochiariou Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery located on Mount Athos in northern Greece, ranking tenth in the hierarchical order of the twenty monasteries on the peninsula. It is dedicated to the Archangels Michael and Gabriel and was founded in the 10th century, traditionally attributed to Euthymius Docheiariou. The monastery's main church (katholikon) was built in the 16th century and contains frescoes associated with the Cretan school of iconography. Dochiariou also houses notable icons, including the icon of the Virgin Gorgoepikoos, which is associated with local devotional tradition.
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Why is Dochiariou Monastery called Dochiariou?
The name is traditionally connected with its founder Euthymios, who had served as a docheiaris, or keeper of stores, at another Athonite monastery. Dochiariou was established around the late 10th or early 11th century on Mount Athos.
What is the famous Gorgoepikoos icon at Dochiariou?
Gorgoepikoos means "She Who Is Quick to Hear" and refers to a revered image of the Virgin Mary at the monastery. The image is associated with a chapel near the refectory and is one of Dochiariou's best-known pilgrimage objects.
Can women visit Dochiariou Monastery?
No, Dochiariou lies within Mount Athos, where the avaton rule excludes women from entering the peninsula. Male pilgrims also need a diamonitirion permit rather than an ordinary Greek tourist ticket.
What does Dochiariou's tenth-place ranking mean?
Dochiariou is tenth in the traditional hierarchy of Mount Athos's 20 sovereign monasteries. The ranking governs ceremonial precedence and representation, not the spiritual importance of the monastery.
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