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2193 – Lockdown Athos extended until February 28 2021

Posted on February 8, 2021 by athosweblog

The monastic community of Mount Athos announced on Friday it will extend a ban on visitors or pilgrims until February 28, as part of measures against the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, staff or other essential visitors will be tested for the … Continue reading →

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2150 – Athos reopens its borders for 60 pilgrims and allows hiking again

Posted on July 4, 2020 by athosweblog

Yesterday the news arrived at this site that from now on the Pilgrim’s Office will issue a total of 60 diamoniterion’s a day to pilgrims and up to 20 visitors and pilgrims per day will be allowed to visit each … Continue reading →

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2118 – Mount Athos closed from tomorrow 20-03 till March 30th for all visitors except workers and professionals

Posted on March 17, 2020 by athosweblog

For the latest news about this topic read the Comments! 19-03 Mount Athos closes tomorrow for all visitors except workers and professionals until March 30th. ___________________________________________________________________________________________Yesterday, 16th of March, a 50-year-old Italian pilgrim, who developed cough and fever, was transported … Continue reading →

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