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…
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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…
The Shanghai International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits “ProWine China” launched on Tuesday with over 50 Greek wines represented. The Greek pavilion, organised by Enterprise Greece, hosts seven wineries with wines…
This Sunday is Father’s Day in Australia, a day for pampering the dads and grandfathers in our lives. While this has traditionally signalled a day for giving the gifts of socks, handkerchiefs…
The first pastoral visit of his Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia to Perth, Western Australia, took place on the 11th-13th of July to celebrate together with the faithful and the clergy…
Agios Paisios of Mount Athos, born Arsenios Eznepidis, was a well-known Greek Orthodox ascetic from Mount Athos, who originated from Pharasa, Cappadocia. He was respected for his spiritual guidance and ascetic life…
The United States ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, Sam Brownback on Sunday called Turkey’s closure of the Theological School of Halki unacceptable saying there was no excuse to not reopen it. “We…
The most prominent of all Orthodox faith commences at the sacred Monasteries of Agion Oros and where Mount Athos protrudes amongst all with divine glory. It is the sanctuary, with which herritage…
Pure, natural, sacred, untouched by industrialisation with flora and fauna completely free of pollutants. A piece of paradise on earth, Mount Athos, situated in Northern Greece, spans the entire narrow rocky strip…