Category Archives: 02 Vatopedi

2183 – The stairway to the guestrooms of Vatopedi

Posted on December 21, 2020 by athosweblog

This nice photograph is from the book Tour de Grece by Amadee Ozenfant from 1938. The heavily packed mules just passed the main entrance and came a long way over the monopati, probably from Karyes. In the background the stairs … Continue reading →

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2159 – The fast-walking monk from Vatopedi

Posted on August 1, 2020 by athosweblog

On our way to Vatopedi in 2019 we suddenly were caught up by a very fast walking monk that raced past us. Of course we tried to have a chat but he turned his head smiling and told us, in … Continue reading →

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2149 – random photos in chronological order – no 4

Posted on June 19, 2020 by athosweblog

I will start this post with four photographs from the first (?) Athos bus, a Mercedes Benz, that arrived on Athos during the millenium celebrations in 1963. This picture is at the arsanas of Iviron dates from this period. On … Continue reading →

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2148 – random photos and articles in chronological order – no 3

Posted on June 18, 2020 by athosweblog

1925 nr 1 In post 1418 we told the story of “Agathon the Fool”, here on a photo in Kavsokalivia. He was a simple layman who lived in abandoned monastic cells during the decades of the 1920’s and 1930’s. 1925 … Continue reading →

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2114 – F.W. Hasluck’s visit to Athos in 1911

Posted on March 10, 2020 by athosweblog

In post 525 we payed attention to the book of Frederick W. Hasluck, student, librarian and assistant director of the British School at Athens, who travelled to Mount Athos in 1911. He produced 130 images in total, and they came … Continue reading →

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2096 – The harbour of Vatopediou

Posted on January 11, 2020 by athosweblog

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 →

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2093 – Polykleitos Regos, painter of the Holy Mountain

Posted on January 3, 2020 by athosweblog

Polykleitos Regos died in 1984. Herman Voogd

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2087 – Pilgrim portraits by Barry Oreck

Posted on December 14, 2019 by athosweblog

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 →

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2083 – Derek Hill and the Holy Mountain

Posted on December 6, 2019 by athosweblog

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 →

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2081 – Fish in the pond at Vatopediou

Posted on November 10, 2019 by athosweblog

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 →

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