Encolpia of Vatopedi Monastery, Byzantine encolpia
Exploring the Sacred Relics and Artistry of Vatopedi’s Byzantine Encolpia The Byzantine encolpia of the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, a collection spanning from the 6th to the early 15th centuries, represents a remarkable blend of religious significance and artistic craftsmanship. These encolpia, small objects intended for suspension, often held by a movable […]