Pantokratoros Monastery

Pantokratoros Monastery (Greek: Μονή Παντοκράτορος) is a Greek Orthodox monastery in the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. It stands on the north-eastern side of the Athos peninsula, and is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Our Lord. The monastery ranks seventh in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries.

Pantokratoros
Παντοκράτορος
External view of the monastery.
Location within Mount Athos
Monastery information
Full nameHoly Monastery of Pantokratoros
OrderEcumenical Patriarchate
Dedicated toTransfiguration of Our Lord
DioceseMount Athos
People
Founder(s)Alexios and John
PriorArchimandrite Elder Gabriel
Site
Location Monastic community of Mount Athos
Coordinates40°17′00.86″N 24°15′59.58″E
Public accessMen only
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