Tag Archives: guest rooms

2159 – The fast-walking monk from Vatopedi

Posted on August 1, 2020 by

On our way to Vatopedi in 2019 we suddenly were caught up by a very fast walking monk that raced past us. Of course we tried to have a chat but he turned his head smiling and told us, in … Continue reading →

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2156 – Grigoriou monastery and its trapeza

Posted on July 21, 2020 by

On October 2nd 2019 we walked from Dionysiou to Grigoriou, a relatively short hike of 3 km’s, that took us 1 hour and 20 minutes walking time, but the steep climbs and the vicious descents made it a tough trip. … Continue reading →

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2103 – more Guest Rooms

Posted on February 6, 2020 by

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2102 – Guest Rooms

Posted on February 4, 2020 by

Every monastery and skiti have a room were pilgrims are welcomed, most of the time with Greek coffee, water, loukoumi and tsipourou. This guest room in the Russian monastery was only for distinguished pilgrims. The place burned down in the … Continue reading →

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