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2150 – Athos reopens its borders for 60 pilgrims and allows hiking again

Posted on July 4, 2020 by athosweblog

Yesterday the news arrived at this site that from now on the Pilgrim’s Office will issue a total of 60 diamoniterion’s a day to pilgrims and up to 20 visitors and pilgrims per day will be allowed to visit each … Continue reading →

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2048 – the news today 5/5: access to Athos (almost) impossible because of strong winds

Posted on May 5, 2019 by athosweblog

Two pilgrims from Holland just sent me this picture of desperate pilgrims at the Athos border near Ouranopolis, who are trying to get permission to enter the Holy Mountain by land. Today, 5/5/2019, the boats are not allowed to embark … Continue reading →

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