Filothei (Greek: Φιλοθέη) is a name with multiple significant references, primarily associated with Greece. It can refer to a suburb of Athens, a revered saint, or a monastery.
Filothei (Suburb of Athens)
Filothei is an affluent northern suburb of Athens, Greece. It is part of the Attica region and, since the 2011 administrative reform, has been incorporated into the municipality of Filothei-Psychiko. Located approximately 7 kilometers northeast of Athens city center, Filothei is known for its green spaces, low-density residential areas, and high quality of life. The area is characterized by large private residences and a quiet, suburban atmosphere. It is one of the most exclusive residential areas in the Athens metropolitan region.
Saint Filothei of Athens
Saint Filothei (born Revoula Benizelou in 1522 in Athens; died 19 February 1589) is a venerated saint in the Greek Orthodox Church. She was born into a wealthy and prominent Athenian family during the Ottoman occupation. After an unhappy marriage, she became a nun and founded a convent in Athens dedicated to helping the poor, the sick, and especially women and girls who were being enslaved by the Ottomans. Her charitable activities and her efforts to protect vulnerable Christians led to conflict with the Ottoman authorities. She was arrested, tortured, and eventually died from her injuries. Saint Filothei is celebrated as a martyr and a patroness of Athens, with her feast day observed on February 19. Her relics are enshrined in the Metropolis Cathedral of Athens.
Filotheou Monastery (Mount Athos)
Filotheou Monastery (or Philotheou Monastery) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery on the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. It is the twelfth in the hierarchical order of the twenty Athonite monasteries. The monastery was founded in the late 10th century by Saint Philotheos. Throughout its history, it has faced numerous challenges, including pirate raids and fires, but has been rebuilt and restored multiple times. It houses a significant collection of relics, icons, and manuscripts. The monastery follows a cenobitic (communal) style of monastic life and is dedicated to the Annunciation of the Theotokos.