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1978 – An inspirational place, the arsanas of Megistis Lavra
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
1974 – The stairs to the guesthouse of Vatopedi
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
1973 – Autochromes by Stéphane Passet
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
Posted in 01 Lavra, 10 Docheiariou, 19 Panteleimonos
Tagged autochrome, cuville, Stéphane Passet
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1969 – The phiale of Koutloumousiou by Cuville in 1918
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
1968 – The miraculous vine of St. Simeon at Chilandariou by Cuville in 1918
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
Posted in 04 Chilandariou, wine
Tagged cuville, grapes, katholikon, miracle, Saint Simeon, vines, well
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1915 – The red chapel of Andreou
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
1803 – On our way to Stavronikita: fires and vibrations (day three, second leg)
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
