Category Archives: 13 Simonos Petras

2218 – Oil-painting by Greek painter Christos Baloukos

Posted on August 24, 2021 by athosweblog

Sorry, this painting has been sold in one day! 25/08/2021 We proudly present another co-operation between Athosweblog and the Greek artist Christos Baloukos. After the presentation of a couple of watercolors with a 50% discount from August 2020 (still some available at … Continue reading →

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2214 – Athos by monk Theodosios: Black and White

Posted on August 11, 2021 by athosweblog

This post continues the series of pictures from monk Theodosios, started in post 2208: today I have made a selection of his finest black and white photos. Wim Voogd, 11-8-2021

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2213 – Athos by monk Theodosios: Space [1]

Posted on July 21, 2021 by athosweblog

Pictures from the exhibition in 21-31 May 2009 from monk Theodosios in Thessaloniki/Greece Wim Voogd, 21-07-2021

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2211 – Athos by monk Theodosios: Nature – Plants [1]

Posted on July 16, 2021 by athosweblog

More exclusive pictures from the photo library of monk Theodosios: For more info about these pictures, please e-mail us. Wim Voogd, 16th July 2021

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2210 – Athos by monk Theodosios: Nature – Animals [1]

Posted on July 14, 2021 by athosweblog

To continue: from the extensive photo library of Theodosios: Wim Voogd, Quatorze Julliet 2021 Please be noted: if you are interested in a original high quality print of a Theodosios picture, please contact us by e-mail.

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2209 – Athos by monk Theodosios: Presence of Man [1]

Posted on July 11, 2021 by athosweblog

If you are interested in obtaining a high quality resolution print of the Theodosios pictures, please contact me by e-mail and I will foreward your request to him (more information: see Shop, oldest item). Wim Voogd, 11/07/2021

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2206 – postcards from Athos: part two

Posted on May 28, 2021 by athosweblog

In part one – post 2205 – I showed you the postcards I found on the internet of Karyes and the first eight monasteries. In part two the next monastery is: 09 Sografou This is fourth postcard from Zepdji. Until … Continue reading →

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2200 – Tourism to the Holy Mountain?

Posted on April 11, 2021 by athosweblog

Athos is closed for tourists. It has always been, as far as I’m informed. Due to Covid-19 Athos is now closed for pilgrims as well. It must be really quiet and peaceful now. The monks can fully concentrate on their … Continue reading →

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2191 – A strange, deserted building at the harbour of Simonos Petras

Posted on January 15, 2021 by athosweblog

The first thing you see when you arrive by boat at the arsanas (harbour) of Simonos Petras is the mediaeval tower with a boathouse attached to it. The path towards the monastery, 300 meters up, starts just behind the boathouse. … Continue reading →

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2189 – Flowers; nothing but flowers

Posted on January 5, 2021 by athosweblog

­­­­We left Simonos Petras early in the morning to take the ferry. We had plenty of time. We only had to walk down the wonderful path 300 meters to the arsanas. I decided to take pictures of all the spring … Continue reading →

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