The Protaton ( el, Πρωτάτο), also known as the
Dormition of the Theotokos Church ( el, Ναός Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου), is the main church of
Karyes, Mount Athos
Karyes ( el, Καρυές) is a settlement in Mount Athos of the Monastic community of Mount Athos, Athonite monastic community. The 2011 Greek census reported a population of 163 inhabitants. It is the largest settlement in Mount Athos.
The majo ...
. It also serves as the ecclesiastical seat of the
Protos
Protos means "first," derived from the ancient Greek .
Protos may also refer to:
* Protos (monastic office), a monastic office at the Eastern Orthodox monastic state of Mount Athos
* Protos (constructor), a former racing car constructor
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, or the primate of the
monastic community of Mount Athos. It was founded in the early 10th century AD, prior to the completion of the
Great Lavra in 963.
The Protaton is known for its various frescoes, paintings,
relics, and icons, particularly the
Axion Estin icon. Many important manuscripts and historical documents, including the various historical
typikons of Mount Athos are also kept in the Protaton.
Gallery
Majestas Domini of Protat.jpg
Paintings of John the Baptist of Protat.jpg
Unsleeping eye of Protat.jpg
Saint Mercurius and Artemius of Antioch.JPG
Saint Demetrius of Protat.JPG
Presentation of Mary of Protat.jpg
Photina of Protat.JPG
Saint Eustace of Prorat.jpg
Saints of Mount Athos Icon Protatos circa 1800.jpg
Saints of Mount Athos Icon in Protatos Makarios from Galatista 1849.jpg
Saints of Mount Athos Icon in Protatos Makarios from Galatista 1859.jpg
First Nicea Council Icon from Protatos Church, 1770.jpg
References
Mount Athos
10th-century churches in Greece
Eastern Orthodox church buildings in Greece
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