Tag Archives: trapeza

1805 – Maroudá: the exterior

Posted on April 6, 2016 by athosweblog

Today we wil take a closer look at the exterior of kellion Maroudá. The kellion lies on a 20 minutes walk from Skiti Andreou, as you can see on this image from Google maps: The image above shows the plan … Continue reading →

Posted in kellia, trip 2015 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

1800 – Inside Pantocratoros (day three, first intermezzo)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by athosweblog

When we entered Pantocratoros after our stroll from Vatopediou, we found the monastery in deep rest. We conquered the monastery without being noticed. Nobody in the courtyard. The church was closed. Opposite the church we heard the sound of dishes. … Continue reading →

Posted in 07 Pantocratoros, food, trip 2015 | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

1789 – the Maroudá trapeza

Posted on February 6, 2016 by athosweblog

I ended post number 1775 with pictures of the lovely lunch we had in the trapeza of Maroudá. Today we will take a closer look at the refined and extraordinary paintings on the trapeza walls.Pilgrims Jitze and Gert Jan enjoying a … Continue reading →

Posted in kellia, trip 2015 | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

1724 – pictures of Karakalou

Posted on May 25, 2015 by athosweblog

We did not plan to stay in Karakalou during our 2014 trip to Athos, but because of a change of plans we ended up returning to this beautifull monastery. At first the Greek archondaris was not very pleased to see … Continue reading →

Posted in 11 Karakallou, trip 2014 | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

1710 – The last supper photographed by Gabriel Millet 1918

Posted on April 11, 2015 by athosweblog

The Evangelist, Saint John the Beloved, is seated next to Christ, as the youngest of the disciples, he is depicted as beardless. He receives in his left hand a piece of the Body of Christ. Judas Iscariot the Betrayer without … Continue reading →

Posted in art, food | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

1497 – What’s for dinner?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by athosweblog

In 2013 we stayed 4 nights on Athos and that includes ofcourse dinner. In Kavsokalivia we ate in the small trapeza/kitchen with 3  Greek pilgrims and 4 monks. One of them was an iconpainter. No bible reading. Menu: coleslaw, pasta … Continue reading →

Posted in food | Tagged , | Leave a comment

207 – Times, they are not changing

Posted on October 3, 2007 by athosweblog

Courtyard and refectory Lavra 1917 The same place in 2007

Posted in 01 Lavra | Tagged | 4 Comments