Prince Charles in 2004 burning a candle at a funeral in Colciu, a Romanian settlement near Vatopedi (Photo: pemptousia.ro). Read here why Charles is so occupied with orthodoxy and Athos. (thanks to Gerard Koolschijn and friend).
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Athos – Agion Oros
Athos - Agion Oros 
Interesting article, only it suggests that the “Friends of Mount Athos” was founded after the fire at Chilandariou in 2004 in order to raise money for the restauration of the monasterion. In fact the society was formed in 1990 among a group of friends who shared a common interest.