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2 days ago · From the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Published 5/20/24On July 12th, 1994, a devout servant of God, known as Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain (Mount Athos), departed this earthly realm just shy of his 70th birthday. Throughout his lifetime, he was visited by many seeking his spiritual guidance, imparting wisdom, blessings and embodying humility. Born in Cappadocia of Asia Minor in ...
3 days ago · The monastery of Philotheou - Mount Athos. The Philotheou monastery is twelfth in hierarchy and dedicated to the Annunciation. According to tradition it was founded on the site of an ancient Asklepieion, and is mentioned for the first time in a document of A.D. 1015.
2 days ago · Join us on a journey to Mount Athos, an autonomous monastic state in northern Greece renowned for its ancient monasteries and rich spiritual heritage. Locate...
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5 days ago · Chalkidiki is an area with three beautiful peninsulas – Kassandra (great for nightlife), Sithonia (stunning beaches), and the seaside town of Ouranoupoli and the famous monastic state of Mount Athos. It is the favorite vacation destination not only of the whole of northern Greece but also of the other countries of the Balkans.
4 days ago · 5 years ago trueorthodox. Today, October 10 (Julian Calendar) is the Feast of the Martyrdom of the 26 Martyrs of Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos by the Latins. The 26 Holy Zographou Martyrs were burned alive in 1282 on Mount Athos by a Latin army serving the Emperor of Constantinople, Michael VIII Paleologos.
2 days ago · Portions of the Saint’s holy relics are in the Monasteries of Dionysίou and Konstamonίtou on Mount Athos. Saint Thalleleus was from the region of Lebanon in Phoenicia, the son of Berucius, a Christian bishop; his mother’s name was Romula. Raised in piety, he was trained as a physician.
