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2137 – a close look at Agiou Paulou monastery 2

Posted on May 8, 2020 by

As my brother Herman described in his post 2097 about the monastery of Agiou Paulou, the monastery was already mentioned in the Typicon of 1046. That makes the monastery one of the oldest monasteries on the Holy Mountain. But why … Continue reading →

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2057 – Xenofontos, a photo survey within the monastery, part 1

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

Let’s take a closer look within the monastery, starting at the entrance (Δ1 on the Mylonas map above). You will arrive in the first courtyard (A). After passing the entrance you will find the archondariki or guesthouse on your right … Continue reading →

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1801 – the Alexander frieze in Maroudá

Posted on March 23, 2016 by

Almost all paintings and fresco’s in Athos show us religious scenes: the live of Christ, Holy Saints and stories from the Bible are told on the murals. You will not find any secular images, because Athos monks focus on their … Continue reading →

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