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1388 – Xylourgou
Early photo of Bogoroditsa Xylourgou app. 1875. Nicholas Fennell in his book The Russians on Athos writes: There has been much debate about the origins of Russian monasticism on Athos, The view held traditionally by Russians is that the first … Continue reading
559 – The Russians on Athos: Siromahki or Kaviotes
From the book “The Russians on Athos” from Fennell I copied this interesting text: “Today measures have been taken to restrict the numbers of pilgrims on the Holy Mountain: Greeks and foreigners alike are discouraged from staying more than four … Continue reading
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Tagged beggars, Fennell, kaviotes, mendicants, Russian, siromahki
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