Category Archives: 02 Vatopedi

2096 – The harbour of Vatopediou

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

I will show a few impressions of the harbour (arsanas) of Vatopediou. The 19th century warehouse from the perspective of the pier. The monastery with its red walls towers above the warehouse. A closer look at the boathouse. The loose … Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Vatopedi, arsanas | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

2093 – Polykleitos Regos, painter of the Holy Mountain

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

Polykleitos Regos died in 1984. Herman Voogd

Posted in 02 Vatopedi, 09 Sografou, 13 Simonos Petras, art, Kavsokalivia | Tagged , | Leave a comment

2087 – Pilgrim portraits by Barry Oreck

Posted on December 14, 2019 by

In April 2019  we went to Athos with our dear friend from the US, Barry Oreck. It was for him the first time on the Holy Mountain. Sensing the special moments during our stay he made some beautiful portraits. After … Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Vatopedi, 07 Pantocratoros, 13 Simonos Petras, Dafni, people, Trip 2019 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

2083 – Derek Hill and the Holy Mountain

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

At the harbour of Vatopedi you may find a restored fountain and a kiosk, that were built in memory of Derek Hill, “who showed a genuine love for the monasteries of the Holy Mountain”, as is engraved in the memorial … Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Vatopedi, arsanas, art, people | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

2081 – Fish in the pond at Vatopediou

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

When leaving Vatopediou through the impressive main gate you see the kiosk in front of you with a beautiful hilly backdrop. Right after the gate to the right you will find a new pool. The large pool nowadays looks like … Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Vatopedi, Trip 2019 | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

2080 – Exploring Vatopediou

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

A monk approaches an abundant circular bed of fallen crimson flowers under the Camellia in the courtyard of Vatopediou. The monastery has got a rather large central square that is – unlike most squares – not levelled out but ascends … Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Vatopedi, Trip 2019 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

2079 – On our way to Vatopediou

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

We picked up our rucksacks, said goodbye to the archondariki, and were on our way to Vatopediou. Looking back to Pantocratoros we had a good view on the aqueduct that leads to the monastery. The aqueduct spans an olive orchard. … Continue reading →

Posted in 02 Vatopedi, 07 Pantocratoros, Trip 2019, walking | Tagged , , | 2 Comments