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The '''Halevi Monastery''' ({{lang-el|Μονή Χαλεβή}}), also spelled as '''Chalevi''', is an abandoned 16th-century [[monastery]] located near the village of [[Chromonastiri]], [[Rethymno (regional unit)|Rethymno]] [[Regional units of Greece|regional unit]] in north-central [[Crete]]. The monastery stands on a hill, about 5 km south of the city of [[Rethymno]].<ref name="Psilakis">Psilakis, Nikos. Monasteries and Byzantine Churches of Crete. Ελλάδα: Karmanor, 1994.</ref> It ceased to function as a monastery near the end of the [[Ottoman Crete|Ottoman occupation]] of Crete and currently only its principal church remains. |
The '''Halevi Monastery''' ({{lang-el|Μονή Χαλεβή}}), also spelled as '''Chalevi''', is an abandoned 16th-century [[monastery]] located near the village of [[Chromonastiri]], [[Rethymno (regional unit)|Rethymno]] [[Regional units of Greece|regional unit]] in north-central [[Crete]]. The monastery stands on a hill, about 5 km south of the city of [[Rethymno]].<ref name="Psilakis">Psilakis, Nikos. Monasteries and Byzantine Churches of Crete, p.151. Ελλάδα: Karmanor, 1994.</ref> It ceased to function as a monastery near the end of the [[Ottoman Crete|Ottoman occupation]] of Crete and currently only its principal church remains. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Halevi monastery was founded in the 16th century when Crete was under [[Kingdom of Candia|Venetian rule]] and soon became [[Stauropegion|stavropegic]], i.e. directly answerable to the [[Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople|Patriarch of Constantinople]]. The monastery was erected upon the ruins of an old fortified establishment. It was dissolved around 1900 and latter became a [[metochion]] of [[Arsani Monasteri]].<ref name="Psilakis"/> In 1980, it was listed as a preserved monument by the Greek state and in 1991 the convent was attached to the restored monastery of Agia Irini. |
The Halevi monastery was founded in the 16th century when Crete was under [[Kingdom of Candia|Venetian rule]] and soon became [[Stauropegion|stavropegic]], i.e. directly answerable to the [[Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople|Patriarch of Constantinople]]. The monastery was erected upon the ruins of an old fortified establishment. It was dissolved around 1900 and latter became a [[metochion]] of [[Arsani Monasteri]].<ref name="Psilakis"/><ref name="Troulis">Troulis, Michalis. Ρέθυμνο: ιστορία, περιήγηση, σύγχρονη ζωή, p.121. Ελλάδα: Μίτος, 1998.</ref> In 1980, it was listed as a preserved monument by the Greek state and in 1991 the convent was attached to the restored monastery of Agia Irini.<ref name="Troulis"/> |
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Today, the Halevi monastery is deserted and its buildings are in ruins. Only the single-[[aisle]]d principal church ([[katholikon]]) of [[Theotokos]] is standing, known for its magnificent teardrop-shaped windows. Among the vestiges of the buildings, elements of the popular Cretan architecture of past centuries can be seen.<ref name="Psilakis"/> The church celebrates on August 15 each year, attracting large numbers of people.{{citation needed|date= May 2024}} |
Today, the Halevi monastery is deserted and its buildings are in ruins. Only the single-[[aisle]]d principal church ([[katholikon]]) of [[Theotokos]] is standing, known for its magnificent teardrop-shaped windows. Among the vestiges of the buildings, elements of the popular Cretan architecture of past centuries can be seen.<ref name="Psilakis"/> The church celebrates on August 15 each year, attracting large numbers of people.{{citation needed|date= May 2024}} |
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| Halevi Monastery | |
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Μονή Χαλεβή | |
 Halevi monastery katholikon; observe the windows above the sanctuary. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Greek Orthodox Church |
| Region | Crete |
| Patron | Dormition of Virgin Mary |
| Location | |
| Country | Greece |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°20′45.38″N 24°30′15.88″E / 35.3459389°N 24.5044111°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 16th century |
The Halevi Monastery (Greek: Μονή Χαλεβή), also spelled as Chalevi, is an abandoned 16th-century monastery located near the village of Chromonastiri, Rethymno regional unit in north-central Crete. The monastery stands on a hill, about 5 km south of the city of Rethymno.[1] It ceased to function as a monastery near the end of the Ottoman occupation of Crete and currently only its principal church remains.
History
The Halevi monastery was founded in the 16th century when Crete was under Venetian rule and soon became stavropegic, i.e. directly answerable to the Patriarch of Constantinople. The monastery was erected upon the ruins of an old fortified establishment. It was dissolved around 1900 and latter became a metochion of Arsani Monasteri.[1][2] In 1980, it was listed as a preserved monument by the Greek state and in 1991 the convent was attached to the restored monastery of Agia Irini.[2] Today, the Halevi monastery is deserted and its buildings are in ruins. Only the single-aisled principal church (katholikon) of Theotokos is standing, known for its magnificent teardrop-shaped windows. Among the vestiges of the buildings, elements of the popular Cretan architecture of past centuries can be seen.[1] The church celebrates on August 15 each year, attracting large numbers of people.[citation needed]
Current status
According to an inscription, the katholikon church of Halevi was reconstructed in 1864. Today, it is awaiting restoration.[citation needed]