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The Contribution of Monastic Manuscripts of Boeotia, Greece to Religious Literature, Cultural Heritage, and Cultural Tourism: A Qualitative Investigation

In: Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism

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  • Fotini Maniou

    (Harokopio University of Athens)

  • Konstantinos Trikalitis

    (University of West Attica)

  • Vilelmini Karagianni

    (University of West Attica)

  • Maria Manola

    (University of West Attica)

  • Roido Mitoula

    (Harokopio University of Athens)

Abstract

This study examines the role of monastic manuscripts in Boeotia as carriers of religious identity, cultural heritage, and as drivers of cultural tourism. Drawing on qualitative interviews with monastic and ecclesiastical authorities, the research maps the landscape of manuscript preservation and loss in Boeotian monasteries, exploring the narratives and perceptions surrounding these texts. The study highlights the potential of monastic texts to bridge spiritual tradition with contemporary heritage management practices, and it proposes strategies for their preservation, interpretation, and digital accessibility. The conclusions are framed within the context of cultural sustainability, heritage management, and the evolving nature of tourism. This research contributes to cultural entrepreneurship by presenting monastic manuscripts as valuable cultural resources that offer enriched experiences for visitors and pilgrims. At the same time, it provides useful tools for the academic community, local and monastic communities, as well as tourism stakeholders, promoting sustainable cultural development.

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  • Fotini Maniou & Konstantinos Trikalitis & Vilelmini Karagianni & Maria Manola & Roido Mitoula, 2026. "The Contribution of Monastic Manuscripts of Boeotia, Greece to Religious Literature, Cultural Heritage, and Cultural Tourism: A Qualitative Investigation," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Androniki Kavoura & Ulrike Gretzel & Vasiliki Vrana (ed.), Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism, pages 433-441, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-032-12968-0_47
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-12968-0_47
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