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2211 – Athos by monk Theodosios: Nature – Plants [1]

Posted on July 16, 2021 by athosweblog

More exclusive pictures from the photo library of monk Theodosios: For more info about these pictures, please e-mail us. Wim Voogd, 16th July 2021

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2153 – Plants, Rocks and Stones

Posted on July 13, 2020 by athosweblog

Some plants don’t need vertile soil, rocks will do perfectly. This a Geranium Purpureum or a Geranium Robertianum. Rocks and stones are a good surface for some plants such as the Euphorbia in the Russian settlement of Thebais. Even this … Continue reading →

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2119 – The beauty of Athos, flowers and more

Posted on March 19, 2020 by athosweblog

Here are some images of the sometimes overwhelming beauty of the natural environment of Mount Athos. Along side the footpaths, in the woods, Euphorbia start growing. But also in the rocky parts, on the slopes of the Holy Mountain itself, … Continue reading →

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2046 – Early spring in Mount Athos

Posted on April 18, 2019 by athosweblog

When visiting the peninsula in April, as we did this year (2019), flowers and fresh green of blossoming plants are all around you. Slopes are turning purple due to this plant. Yellow broom and white daisies alongside the roads and … Continue reading →

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