Dhuvjan Monastery
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The Dhuvjan Monastery (Albanian: Manastiri i Dhuvjanit; Greek: Μονή Δούβιανης) also known as Monastery of Saints Quiricus and Julietta (Albanian: Manastiri i Shën Qirjakut dhe Julitës; Greek: Μονή Αγιού Κηρύκου καί Ιουλίττας) and Birth of the Virgin Mary Monastery,[citation needed][dubious – discuss] is a Byzantine monastery located in the western part of the village of Dhuvjan, Gjirokastër County, southern Albania.
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Manastiri i Shën Qirjakut dhe Julitës | |
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Order | Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania |
Established | 1089; 935 years ago (1089) |
Dedicated to | Quiricus and Julietta |
Diocese | Gjirokastër |
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Location | Gjirokastër County, Albania |
Public access | yes |
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