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- 2239 – 2022/2023: large scale renovation activities on Athos
- 2238 – Athos photo exhibition “Between Heaven and Earth” in Germany by Theodosios
- 2237 – file a complaint against the new large scale commercial company “Avaton water”on the Holy Mountain
- 2236 – Athos monks pray for peace and the cessation of the war in Ukrain
- 2235 – In search of Virginia Somers’ lost letter
- 2234 – Xiropotamou monastery – part 1
- 2233 – the Future of Athos? Avaton water: a company sells the water from a spring of Simonospetras
- 2232 – Fire in the cell Agiou Vasiliou 30-01-2022
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Tag Archives: corona
2224 – Father Makarios from Maroudá is vaccinated
Father Makarios from Maroudá kellion, 70 years old, one of the most hospitable and friendly monks of the Holy Mountain, was infected with COVID-19 this summer and luckily survived the severe effects of the Corona virus, although he approched death, … Continue reading
2203 – After the Corona lock-down: Athos reopens partially from May 11th 2021
Update 25/06, thanks to our reader Japetus: For the time being, no covid vaccination certificate, private pcr test, selftest etc. are accepted to enter Athos.All visitors -with no exception whatsoever- are required prior to receiving their diamoniteria to undertake a … Continue reading
2193 – Lockdown: update 15/4, now extended until May 10 2021
Update15/4: the lock-down is extended until the 19th of May 2021 update: new extention of the lock-down on the 9st of March: until the 31 th of March 2021! update: new extention of the lock-down on the 1st of March: … Continue reading
2169 – Corona update Athos 24th of September (update 30/9)
Since our last post from August 6th in 2160 there was no news from Athos, concerning the pandemic. But two days ago Romfea.gr reported that an outbreak of Covid-19 occured in the Agiou Paulou monastery (in English read more here). … Continue reading
Posted in 04 Chilandariou, 14 Paulou, news, Skiti Lakkou
Tagged contamination, corona, Covid-19, pandemic, virus
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2160 – the coronavirus is once again troubling Athos
While everywhere in the world the amount of corona infections is on the rise again, also more measures against the spreading of the virus are being taken on Athos, so tells us Othodoxtimes on August 6th: At Mount Athos only … Continue reading
2150 – Athos reopens its borders for 60 pilgrims and allows hiking again
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
2124 – the Corona virus and Athos – update 8 (29/5)
Update 8 (29/5): Mount Athos will reopen on June 1 following the decision by the Holy Community. However, the entry permits will be issued sparingly in terms of administration. Fifteen entry permits will be issued for each large monastery while … Continue reading
2118 – Mount Athos closed from tomorrow 20-03 till March 30th for all visitors except workers and professionals
For the latest news about this topic read the Comments! 19-03 Mount Athos closes tomorrow for all visitors except workers and professionals until March 30th. ___________________________________________________________________________________________Yesterday, 16th of March, a 50-year-old Italian pilgrim, who developed cough and fever, was transported … Continue reading
Posted in 04 Chilandariou, basic information/reservations, news
Tagged corona, hospital, lock down
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