Morfonou

Morfonou (Greek: Μορφονού) is an area of Mount Athos that belongs to the Monastery of Great Lavra.^[2] Located on the eastern side of the Athos peninsula, it is served by a ferry port.^[3]

Key Information

Morfonou Μορφονού
Settlement
Morfonou
Coordinates: 40°12′23″N 24°20′32″E / 40.2065142°N 24.3421070°E / 40.2065142; 24.3421070[1]
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Mount Athos
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
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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.

1. ^ "Node: ‪Αρσανάς Μορφονούς‬ (6612948299)". OpenStreetMap. 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
2. ^ "Προβάτα-Μορφονού ΑΓΙΟ ΟΡΟΣ, Δήμος ΑΓΙΟ ΟΡΟΣ (Αυτοδιοίκητο)". buk.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2022-06-09.
3. ^ Howorth, Peter (2022). Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain. Filathonites. ISBN 978-0-473-41386-6.

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