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Athos (Agion Oros)

Hilandar, Serbian Monastery

Autonomous monks republic inside Greece territory is the centre of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it is a treasury which houses and guards many artefacts and monuments of religions, national and artistic value. It is also a "workshop" where religions arts and crafts are still practised to this day, and where deep and genuine spirituality is allowed to flourish and bear fruit. As an institution Mount Athos is, and has been, the chief standard bearer of Orthodox Christianity. There are 20 monasteries, one Serbian, one Russian, one Bulgarian and the rests are Greek. KARYES is the capital of Agion Oros.

Last visit to Aghion Oros (Mount Athos): Feb 2002
Intro Updated Apr 16, 2004
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Reviews (11)

Relics Shopping (1)

In the monastery, there is a small shop where you can buy some souvenirs. They also selling hand made icons (by... more travel advice

Medal on my wall - Aghion Oros (Mount Athos)

Medal Favorites (1)

Brotherhood of the Holy Monastery of Hilandar assigns visitors certificate of visiting the Monastery. I’ll paraphrase... more travel advice

NO BEER HERE! - Aghion Oros (Mount Athos)

NO BEER HERE! Off The Beaten Path (1)

No beer here. In fact, there is no sense to drink it here. In the morning, monks will offer you a coffee and “rakija”... more travel advice

"The port" Transportation (2)

Ferry-boat starts from Ouranopolis at 9.45 (local time) but it's better to be there before. Ferry-boat will take you to... more travel advice

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Written May 3, 2004

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Comments (24)

hunterV Jun 11, 2011 at 8:48 AM Report Abuse

I see it's a famous and amazing place! Long time no see, my Orthodox brother! How have you been?....
vesna04 Nov 23, 2007 at 1:16 AM Report Abuse

Blago tebi!
Ikaronaut Oct 18, 2004 at 12:41 PM Report Abuse

The best place on earth a man can be, but try to think in manner diferent than tourisam, great pages, anyway:-)
cheekymarieh Aug 30, 2004 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

Fascinating page. Pity I am not allowed to visit.
Sasha.M Aug 9, 2004 at 4:54 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful page!!! Thanx for so many info about this extraordinary place.
shrimp56 Apr 13, 2004 at 4:08 AM Report Abuse

THanks for your wonderful page showing me where I cannot visit! I like the wine & rakija idea too!
quartinb Mar 21, 2004 at 3:42 AM Report Abuse

no women aloud..? guess there's no marriages in hilander....
Aurorae Mar 15, 2004 at 7:19 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page! Thank you for helping Hilandar being rebuilt!
iris2002 Jan 13, 2004 at 4:16 AM Report Abuse

I wonder when they lift the ban and let women (after all we are human too!) enter .... hmmm?
ncfg Jan 9, 2004 at 3:23 PM Report Abuse

Women are neither allowed to visit nor reside in Hilandar, it can’t be!