On the eastern side of mountain Hortiatis, on an altitude of approximately 600 meters, the Holy Monastery of Saint Jacob Adelfotheos stands out. It is located in a distance of 2 kilometers from the village Peristera, which is well known for the Katholikon of Peristeron Monastery of the 9th century, founded by the Blessed Saint Euthymios of  Peristerais. 

The Monastery was founded in 1993, and the Katholikon was founded in 1999. Wealthy treasures adorn the Monastery, such as a large number of relics of Saints. Indicatively, are cited the relics of: Saint Jacob Adelfotheos, Saint Euthymios of Peristerais, Saint Gregorios Theologos, Timios Prodromos, Saint Panteleimon, Saint Charalambos, Saint George, Blessed Sofronios, Blessed Patapios. Other remarkable treasures of the Monastery that should be noted are: a piece from the Holy Wood (of the Cross), and a large number of miraculous icons, such as of Theotokos – Foveras Prostasias, Axion Esti, Odigitrias, Eleousis, Saint Jacob Adelfotheos and many others.

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