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

Posted on December 26, 2017 by

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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1932 – Workers at Mount Athos

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

Muleteers Muleteer working in the streets of Nea Skiti, 2017Muleteer at Kavsokalivia transporting goods from the harbour to the settlement, 2013 Muleteer on the path between Lavra and Skete Anna near Stravros 2011 Constructionworkers Workers at the main entrance at … Continue reading →

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1799 -the grapes from St. Simeon’s vine: help needed!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by

Today I received the Enlish translation of the instructions from monk Nicolai of Chilandariou, many thanks to him. He used the e-mailadresss pilgrims@hilandar.org. Here is the PDF: English text instructions grapes of Simeon. In post 1618 I told the story of … Continue reading →

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1618 – Chilandar: the vine of St. Simeon

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

On the pictures below you can see the famous Vine of St Simeon, which has grown out of the side of the church, where St. Simeon’s former resting place is, and born fruit for the last 800 years. In the words … Continue reading →

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