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| Vosakou Monastery, Crete Greece
Welcome back.
Yesterday, many Christians around the world celebrated the Feast of the Cross, which honours the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus. In Greek, this is referred to as the Raising Aloft of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross.
Here in Crete, there are several churches that are devoted to the Holy Cross, and thus, are named after them. The main church at the Vosakou Monastery in the prefecture of Rethymno, is one of them.
We attended the liturgy at the main church which was very peaceful, considering there were many people present, as well as a few animal folk!
The grounds at Vosakou are beautifully landscaped, perfectly complementing the various hues of the terracotta
coloured stone, which has been roughly laid throughout.
      The monastery dates back to the early 17th century. Yesterday morning, hundreds of people came from all across the island to celebrate the Holy Cross in quiet prayer, high above the Aegean Sea, in the tranquility and beauty of a sacred place in the mountains.  
Hope you have a wonderful summer weekend; it's the last!
Talk to you soon.
Poppy
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
A Sacred Place in the Mountains
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Dear Poppy ~
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to blogging!! I've missed your posts and wonderful photos. The light in Greece is incredible. Such intensity!! The ancient architecture glows in this beautiful land.
Cheers from DC,
Loi
Thanks so much for letting me know about
ReplyDeletethis wonderful place in the Mountains of
lovely Grete.
So happy to see your blogging again!!! It's my favourite place to be online. Your scenic pics have a way of taking me on a journey with you. Rich in nature and history. Always refreshing. Keep them coming!!!
ReplyDeleteCici
Thank you so much, Poppy for taking us along on this journey to honor the Cross of Christ. I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy