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Hosios Loukas Collection

Hosios Loukas is a breathtaking monastery located in central Greece, known for its stunning Byzantine architecture and rich history

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas was founded in the 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo, Greece

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Mosaic of Mary, Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas, founded in the 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Mosaic of St Michael, Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas, founded in the 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Mosaics, the Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas, 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo, Greece, 2003

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas was founded in the 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo, Greece

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas was founded in the 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo, Greece

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas was founded in the 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo, Greece

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas was founded in the 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo, Greece

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Luke of Steiris mosaic, Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas, 10th century AD, important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo, Greece, 2003

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Ossios Loukas, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas was founded in the 10th century AD and remains an important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo, Greece

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Byzantine Monastery, Osios Loukas, Greece, 2019. Creator: Ethel Davies

Byzantine Monastery, Osios Loukas, Greece, 2019. Creator: Ethel Davies
Christ Pantokrators mosaic ceiling at the Monastery of Ossios (or Hosios) Loukas, 10th century AD, important example of Byzantine architecture and art, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Distomo

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Mount Parnassus in Greece

Mount Parnassus in Greece, seen from the Osias Loukas monastery in April

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: A byzantine mosaic of St Basil, 11th century

A byzantine mosaic of St Basil, 11th century
A byzantine mosaic of St Basil, in the Katholikon in Osios Loukas Monastery, 11th century

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: A Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, 11th century

A Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, 11th century
A Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, in the Narthex of the Katholikon in Osios Loukas Monastery, 11th century

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: A byzantine mosaic of the Archangel Raphael, 11th century

A byzantine mosaic of the Archangel Raphael, 11th century
A byzantine mosaic of the Archangel Raphael in the Katholikon in the Monastery of Osios Loukas, 11th century

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: The monastery of Osios Loukas, 10th-11th century

The monastery of Osios Loukas, 10th-11th century
The monastery of Osios Loukas (Phocis) in Greece, showing the east face of the church of the Theotokos on the right, which is 10th century Byzantine, and the Katholikon on the left

Background imageHosios Loukas Collection: Mosaic in the apse

Mosaic in the apse, Monastery of Hosios Lucas, Platytera, Greece, Europe



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Hosios Loukas is a breathtaking monastery located in central Greece, known for its stunning Byzantine architecture and rich history. The monastery was founded in the 10th century by the hermit St. Luke of Steiris, who was renowned for his holiness and miraculous healings. A UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts visitors from around the world who come to admire its intricate mosaics, frescoes, and marble carvings. The monastery complex includes two main churches dedicated to St. Barbara and St. Luke, as well as a crypt where the relics of St. Luke are enshrined. The interior of the churches is adorned with vibrant paintings depicting scenes from the Bible and lives of saints, creating a truly awe-inspiring atmosphere. In addition to its religious significance, it also played an important role in preserving Greek culture during periods of foreign occupation. The monastery served as a center for learning and artistic production, producing some of the finest Byzantine art in Greece. Visiting Hosios Loukas is not only a chance to marvel at ancient masterpieces but also an opportunity to connect with centuries-old traditions of faith and devotion. Whether you are interested in history, art, or spirituality, this hidden gem offers something special for every visitor to discover and appreciate.