Seismologists remain on alert following the evolution of earthquakes that have occurred since last Saturday night off Halkidiki, in the sea area of Mount Athos. “Most likely, the main earthquake was that…
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A digital interactive exhibition of rarely seen codices, illuminated manuscripts and objects kept in Mount Athos, is now open to the public. Hosted at the Athens Concert Hall, the exhibition “Passage to…
Two earthquakes were recorded on Sunday in the area of Mount Athos, in northern Greece. A 5.2 Richter quake was recorded at 01:50am with no damages reported. Video captured at Axion Estin…
During Sunday’s Orthodox Cafe, held weekly at the Greek Orthodox Parish of St. Stylianos in Gymea, Dr Philip Kariatlis opened an inspiring discussion about what the Holy Cross means for Orthodox Christians.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will on Thursday visit the monastic community of Mount Athos in northern Greece, eKathimerini reported. According to sources, Mishustin will stay at the Panteleimon monastery, where most…
At least eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the last few hours on Monday in a single monastery on Mount Athos, which has already been placed in quarantine. A monk,…
Οn August 31 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates The Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Most Holy Mother of God. The event is honoured by the Greek Orthodox Church on the…
A monk was arrested by authorities at Heraklion airport in Crete. According to eKriti, citing a police source, the monk was arrested because a pen-type weapon and three bullets were found during…
Mount Athos opened its gates on Monday for the first time after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, to both pilgrims and employees, following special permits. Visitors numbers, however, will be limited…
The Komboloi is known to be a favourite pastime for many Greeks and used as a way to relax their mind and soul. Yet the history of the Komboloi and its origins date…
In a statement released on Wednesday, the authorities of the monastic community of Mount Athos acknowledged the necessity of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus, but also noted that the…
Mount Athos has extended its ban for visitors and pilgrims to May 17, as part of measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. According to the decision of the administration of Mount…
Elder Evthymios of the Kelli of the Resurrection in Kapsala on Mt. Athos, in a letter addressed the coronavirus crisis and the Church’s response to it, calling all of us to faithfulness,…
Three more monks of Xenophontos Monastery on Mount Athos, have tested positive for coronavirus. “They are being treated at the Hippocrates Hospital of Thessaloniki and will be transferred immediately to AHEPA,” Konstantinos…
The first case of coronavirus has been reported on Mount Athos. According to reports, the monk who is infected with the novel coronavirus, is being treated at the AHEPA University General Hospital…
Following the recent instructions by the Greek Orthodox Patriach Bartholomew for the temporary suspension of churches services till the end of March, it was suddenly announced on Thursday that the monastic community…
The Greek Orthodox population of Australia began a new chapter with the passing of their beloved Primate Archbishop Stylianos in March this year, and the arrival of their new spiritual leader, Archbishop…
According to a recent report by the Guardian, American anthropologist Laura Wynn-Antikas was called to examine bones found in a burial site during the restoration of St. Athanasius Church on Mount Athos,…
On November 27, 2013, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Constantinople canonized Elder Porphyrios (Bairaktaris) of Kafsokalivia and his Feast Day is commemorated on December 2. Elder Porphyrios was born…
Mount Athos, also known as the Holy Mountain in Greece, is one of the most sacred spots on earth and ‘My Greek Odyssey’ gives audiences an exclusive look into the spiritual capital of…