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1981 – Lavra, a close-up look

Posted on February 19, 2018 by athosweblog

Time to take a close-up look at Lavra, to watch some details. The fountain in front of the catholicon was not working. The eagle spreads its wings. It doesn’t have two heads as might be expected. Below it we see … Continue reading →

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1971 – Some details of Koutloumousiou

Posted on December 29, 2017 by athosweblog

The delightful overshadowed concrete path that connects Karyes with the monastery of Koutloumousiou. On the route the yearly procession with the most famous of icons, the Axión Estin, takes place. We tried to make contact with the people in this … Continue reading →

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1435 – Orthodox flag?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by athosweblog

The two headed eagle flag in the Protaton Church in the capital of Mount Athos KaryesThe yellow eagle flag on the Esfigmenou monastery with the black flag which represents the resistance of the monks against Patriarch Bartholomew who stands for … Continue reading →

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