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2116 – historical photographs of Karyes courtyards

Posted on March 13, 2020 by athosweblog

The last two photographs in the previous post show us the small courtyard-garden that lies behind the shops/restaurant at the bus stop in Karyes. Monk Theodosios shared a few historical pictures, with images of what can be the same spot: … Continue reading →

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2007 – The main square in Karyes

Posted on July 8, 2018 by athosweblog

The main square in Karyes is where the bus from Dafni stops, where pilgrims take minibuses to the monasteries, do their shoppings, drink coffee or an Amstel while waiting for the buses. It can be very busy when the buses arrive … Continue reading →

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1978 – An inspirational place, the arsanas of Megistis Lavra

Posted on February 6, 2018 by athosweblog

Coming down from the old monopati the robust tower at the arsanas comes in view. On top a stairway can be seen leading to a little platform. Excellent outlook point.Here the cobbled monopati ends. The newer concrete dirt road crosses … Continue reading →

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1974 – The stairs to the guesthouse of Vatopedi

Posted on January 10, 2018 by athosweblog

The stairs to the large guest chambers of Vatopedi are maybe not that interesting to photograph but over the years photos are being made. After a long walk it is the last obstacle  to overcome before you can lay down … Continue reading →

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1973 – Autochromes by Stéphane Passet

Posted on December 31, 2017 by athosweblog

In the turbulent year of 1913 Stéphane Passet made this autochrome of the Russian monastery of Panteleimonos. Stéphane François Marie Passet (1875-1941) was an amateur photographer and appointed operator on behalf of the Archives de la Planète (Archives of the Planet). … Continue reading →

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1969 – The phiale of Koutloumousiou by Cuville in 1918

Posted on December 26, 2017 by athosweblog

In 1918 the phiale on the courtyard of Koutloumousiou stood next to the entrance of the refectory (trapeza). On the right the entrance of the refectory with the semantron and the blue door. Autochrome by Fernand Cuville. This recent photo … Continue reading →

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1968 – The miraculous vine of St. Simeon at Chilandariou by Cuville in 1918

Posted on December 26, 2017 by athosweblog

This autochrome (1918) by Fernando Cuville shows a small part the Katholikon of Chilandariou on the left, the famous vine of St. Simeon is growing in the direction of the well. In the background the clock and the bell tower. … Continue reading →

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1915 – The red chapel of Andreou

Posted on May 21, 2017 by athosweblog

The history of the oldest chapel in the skiti of Andreou is written in post 1850. A short history in foto’s by Cuville (1918), Koolschijn (1970), Geldermans (1972), Wim Voogd (2015) en Herman Voogd (2017).Herman Voogd

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1803 – On our way to Stavronikita: fires and vibrations (day three, second leg)

Posted on March 28, 2016 by athosweblog

We waved goodbye to Pantocratoros where we enjoyed so much hospitality and a very good meal. We followed the wonderful monopati along the coast. It is a bit hilly but not too strenuous. The monopati is completely covered from time … Continue reading →

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1800 – Inside Pantocratoros (day three, first intermezzo)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by athosweblog

When we entered Pantocratoros after our stroll from Vatopediou, we found the monastery in deep rest. We conquered the monastery without being noticed. Nobody in the courtyard. The church was closed. Opposite the church we heard the sound of dishes. … Continue reading →

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