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1957 – the ‘new’ Paleo Monastiro part II
In post 1947 I presented my pictures of the newly renovated buildings and churches of the Paleo Monastiro, the old monastery of the Russians on Athos. I pointed out that the main church is relatively easy accessible, and we were … Continue reading
Posted in Paleo Monastiro, trip 2017
Tagged 1000 years, paleo monasterion, ruins, russians
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1947 – the ‘new’ Paleo Monastiro
The largescale renovations of the Russian settlements on the Holy Mountain were announced a couple of years ago, knowing that in 2016 the special celebrations of Russians 1000 years on Athos would take place. Not only the main monastery Roussikon … Continue reading
Posted in 19 Panteleimonos, Paleo Monastiro, trip 2017
Tagged paintings, paleo monasterion, Ukraine
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1946 – the hike from Roussikon to Paleo Monastiro
On our first day of our 2017 pilgrimage to Athos we hiked from Roussikon to Paleo Monastiro, the old Roussikon. It is a 5,5 km hike over a dirt road, starting at sea level and ending at 455 meters. On the … Continue reading
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Tagged 1000 years, FoMA, paleo monasterion, Peter Howorth, renovations, russians
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1919 – what is new on Athos in 2017?
As mentioned before in our blog, things change rapidly on the Holy mountain. Here are five examples of some of the changes that I noticed on my pilgrimage this year: 1. The totall make-over of Paleo Monastiro: Patriarch Kyrill and … Continue reading
Posted in 19 Panteleimonos, trip 2017
Tagged Agiou Basiliou, Georgians, Maroudá, paleo monasterion
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1840 – (old) images of Russian settlements on Athos
Chromitsa around 1910Chromitsa and Bogoroditsa – Xylourgou (thanks Giannis)Paleo Monastiro 1988Panteleimon 1835Panteleimon 1861 LithographPanteleimon prior to 1862 (from refectory)Panteleimon: from kellion Panteleimon Karyes, before 1886Panteleimon construction of the South wing, 1871Panteleimon 1886Panteleimon 1895Panteleimon 1986 Wim, 27/8
1820 – Russian documentary: “A thousand years on Mount Athos”
This recent documentary from 2016 in Russian show us the main Russian settlements on Mount Athos. As predicted the renovation activities are well on its way in 2015, to be prepared for the celebrations in 2016 and the long expected … Continue reading
Posted in arsanas, Bogoroditsa/Xylourgou, films, news
Tagged 1000 years, drone, paleo monasterion, Russian, top
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1381 – Paleo Monastiro or old Roussikon
Vintage photo (1870?)of one of the first settlements of the Russians on Mount Athos, Paleo Monastiro or Old Roussikon, approximately 400 meters above Panteleimonos. The white building is obviosly newly built. On the left,clearly, a part of the old monastery … Continue reading
984 – 2009 Trip to Athos: Paleo Monastiro day 1 – 12
After paying a visit to the main church in the Old Russian monastery we went out to see one of the most mysterious buildings on Mount Athos. The problem is: you can’t reach it. Look at this wooden fence that … Continue reading
981 – 2009 Trip to Athos: Palio Monastiro day 1 – 11
I continue my report of our visit to The Old Russian monastery, Paleo Roussiko Monastiro, by showing pictures of the church, dedicated to the Mother of God “Potsajevskija” (of Potsjajev). The north side is under, south above in this plan. … Continue reading
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