Morfonou ( el, Μορφονού) is an area of
Mount Athos
Mount Athos (; el, Ἄθως, ) is a mountain in the distal part of the eponymous Athos peninsula and site of an important centre of Eastern Orthodox monasticism in northeastern Greece. The mountain along with the respective part of the penins ...
that belongs to the Monastery of
Great Lavra
The Monastery of Great Lavra ( el, Μονή Μεγίστης Λαύρας) is the first monastery built on Mount Athos. It is located on the southeastern foot of the Mount at an elevation of . The founding of the monastery in AD 963 by Athanasiu ...
.
Located on the eastern side of the Athos peninsula, it is served by a ferry port.
The area of the Cell of Morfonou or Amalfinou derives its name from the former
Amalfinon Monastery. In the area, there are 2 active cells and 2 abandoned ones.
References
Populated places in Mount Athos
Great Lavra
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