Constamonite , or Costamonite ( Greek Μονή Κωνσταμονίτου ) is an Orthodox Greek monastery on Mount Athos , consecrated in the name of Stephen the First Martyr . Founded in the XI century, the twentieth in the hierarchy of Athos monasteries. It is located in the northwestern part of the Athos Peninsula, 2 km from the sea.
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There are 30 monks living in the monastery.
The monastery’s library contains 110 manuscripts and 5,000 printed books.