Tag Archives: Magi

2086 – Agiou Paulou monastery: the pavilion of Princess Mara

Posted on December 9, 2019 by athosweblog

One of the more physical proofs that there has been a woman on Athos is the Pavilion of Princess Mara, born in 1416 and a daughter of a Serbian monarch Đurađ (George) Branković . She married Ottoman Sultan Murad II for … Continue reading →

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659 – Gifts to Jesus

Posted on January 4, 2009 by athosweblog

The Wise Men then presented Jesus with three gifts – gold (a precious alloy), frankincense (perfume) and myrrh (anointing oil). Scholars debate whether the gifts were medicinal or materials, but each had symbolic value. Gold was kingship on earth, while … Continue reading →

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