New supermarket of Megisti Lavra of Mt Athos
New Supermarket of Mount Athos: A Collision of Commerce and Spirituality
By: Mazhar Abbas
Published: November 13, 2023 at 3:07 am EST
"A new supermarket, housing 3,000 product codes and exclusively male employees, is set to open in the distinctive locale of Mount Athos, sparking a flurry of reactions. Positioned within an antiquated monastery cell, this branch of the AB Vassilopoulos chain is expected to cater to the over 150,000 annual visitors and permanent residents of this autonomous monastic state. However, the introduction of a supermarket chain into such a spiritually significant environment has elicited a spectrum of responses, shedding light on the broader dialogues around commercial interests, cultural preservation, and spiritual sanctity.
The Supermarket’s Inauguration and Features
The opening of the supermarket is scheduled for the outset of the coming year, with an ideal launch around the Christmas season. The establishment’s location within the historic Holy Monastery of Great Lavra, particularly in the area known as “Samaradiko,” is nearing completion. The building has been revamped into a modern multi-use center, offering a variety of services including accommodations, a restaurant, café, a physical therapy center, a religious items store, and an optical shop.|
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