Tag Archives: Saints

2178 – Saint John Chrysostomos and his chapel from 1888

Posted on November 13, 2020 by athosweblog

John Chrysostomos born 347 – 14 September 407, was an important Early Church Father who served as archbishop of Constantinople. He is honoured as a saint in many religions. The feast days of John Chrysostomom in the Eastern Orthodox Church are 14 September, 13 November … Continue reading →

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2088 – The path and stairs to the cave and chapel of St. Nelios

Posted on December 14, 2019 by athosweblog

Looking down the path to Kavsokalivia is clearly visible. We came from there and I took the photo below from the cave and the chapel, high up the rock, while standing on this path. Watch the striking red trunks of … Continue reading →

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1734 – a new Agios Paisios icon

Posted on July 18, 2015 by athosweblog

In a shop in Agnostou Stratiotou (near Dimitriou church) in Thessaloniki, I found this beautiful large Agios Paisios icon, situated in an Athonite landscape.  Wim, 18/7

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1470 – The house and chapel of Saint Nelios

Posted on November 6, 2013 by athosweblog

On the footpath (monopati) to the kellion of Saint Nelios were our group walked in september 2013 we saw this desertlike plant. On the right one of the last houses of Kavsokalivia.     We walked from Kavsokalvia situated on the … Continue reading →

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