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Resist. Konstamonitou,
Resist. Konstamonitou, Xeropotamou, Karakallou.
Not really. The only
Not really. The only traditional monastery is Konstamonitou, but that is changing too.
miracles
Do miracles occur often on Mt Athos?
There are no miracles. We
There are no miracles. We orthodox must grow up. We do not need to invent miracles, Orthodoxy is the Great Miracle. Just be a true Orthodox and talk less.
Well said. Several things
Well said. Several things must change if Orthodoxy is to survive. However this is difficult as monks and abbots have a poor education.
icons
Which are the miracle performing (thaumatourges) icons of mount Athos?
Can you be a monk on Athos
Can you be a monk on Athos without knowing little to no greek?
Xeropotamou monastery questions?
Just came back from a one-day pilgrimage at Xeropotamou monastery. Will be glad to answer questions.
Ask a question about Konstamonitou
Just came back from a four-day pilgrimage from Konstamonitou monastery. Will be glad to answer questions.
Ask questions about Ouranoupoli
Just came back from a four-day vacation at Ouranoupoli. Will be glad to answer questions.
Care este drumul pentru a ajunge monah in Athos ?
Intrebarea mea este una cat se poate de serioasa legata de drumul de a devanii monah Athonit. Am 55 de ani am inceput sa citesc filocaliile din timpul studiilor mele universitare acum 35 de ani. Apoi toate care au venit de la prieteni preoti sau absolventi de Teologie Ortodoxa au avut un adevarat impact pozitiv in viata mea. Mai pot adauga faptul ca placerea de a bate toaca la biserica din satul mamei mele in vacante mi-a adus o bucurie enorma. Per total astazi dupa ce mi-am vazut visul cu ochii ca fiica mea sa fie absolventa de cercetarea ADN-ului in Olanda mi-a facut bucuria de a ma considera scuturat de ultima mea obligatie de parinte si anume de a o conduce la nunta ei ca mireasa. Acum vine randul meu sa ma focusez pe viata mea. Pentru ca fiecare minut este important. Am avut tangenta cu televiziunea oarecum lucrand 5 ani ca si compozitor dar toate sunt niste iluzii incredibile. Desertaciunea desertaciuninilor apoi vazand cum colegi de-ai mei au plecat din viata aceasta atat de tineri m-au pus pe ganduri toate cele vazute. Iar cel mai mult ma motiveaa bucuria rugaciunii pe care o simt. Stiu ca daca esti smerit si ai o viata curata cand te hotarasti sa-ti indrepti intrega viata spre curatenie sufleteasca nu mai conteaza daca esti in athos sau la Rotterdam sau in Romania . Ci conteaza doar inima ta sa fie asemenei rugaciunii. Dar pentru mine conteaza sa ajung in Athos. Lumea este intoarsa cu susul in jos.Iar ce ar trebui sa fie acum valoare este nimic iar creatiile care sunt catalogate ca si chitch in registrele marilor biblioteci ai celor mai cunoscuti critici astazi nu mai sunt chitch. Ne indreptam cu pasi mari catre o autobataie de joc o distrugere a interiorului templului nostru care este corpul si inima. Suntem sclavii coputerului nu mai exista nimic in afara de ban si nimic in afara de piredere de vreme fara directie. Daca esti cu porniri ce prezinta bucuria duhovniceasca in cea mai modesta forma devii ridicol societatii in care nu mai conteaza decat ce spun cei care se numesc masele de oameni retardati sau pacaliti de minunatul secol XXI care ne sufoca cu vanzari de nimicuri. Se gasesc bani pentru toate mai putin pentru cei care au cu adevar nevoie de ei. Batranii plang in case singuri, copii sunt fara parinti plecati la lucru prin te miri ce tari...iar viteza de a trai a depasit puterea de reactie. Bitcointul face ca oamenii sa-si arunce intreaga inteligenta in aer. Dumnezeu asa cum este acum lumea cred ca dragostea Lui este singura noastra scapare dar nu va fi pentru toti. Ci doar pe cei care inteleg cu adevarat motivul pentru care Mantuitorul si-a rastungnit propriul corp si durerea care a rabdat-o nu a rabdat-o pentru cei care intorc spatele credintei . Aceasta este motivul pentru care pasii mei se indreapta cu mare viteza pentru a calca in Sfantul Munte Athos cu bucurie si speranta ca voi avea aceasta sansa in aceasta scurta viata sa pot trai fara nimic doar cu dragostea rugaciunii si cu inima zdrobita pe care Dumnezeu nu o va urgisi. Doamne ajuta !
Which port?
Which port is best choice, Ouranoupolis or Ierissos?
Choose Ierissos if you are
Choose Ierissos if you are going to monasteries on the east side of Athos,
Choose Ouranoupolis if you are going to monasteries on the west side of Athos.
In bad weather there may be no boat for days (apagoreftico). You may be stuck inside Athos, an unpleasant situation if you need to take care of urgent matters like health, business, or a flight. The only way out is to hire a small truck (expensive) that will drive you north to the border. From here you can walk to Ouranoupolis. Note that this is illegal.
Muslim
Are Muslims allowed to enter Mt. Athos?
Muslims and visitors of all
Muslims and visitors of all faiths are allowed on Athos but restrictions may apply. Ask.
hygiene
Any health risks on Athos?
Mt Athos is safe as regards
Mt Athos is safe as regards your health. However, take notice of the following.
Monks and devout Orthodox believe that Panagia, the Mother of God protects you from all harm, including germs.
Icons are rarely disinfected although the faithful kiss them.
Pilgrims drink Holy water (agiasmos) from the same cup at the end of service.
The custom of kissing the hand of the monks must be noted. In some monasteries bathing is not practiced (alousia).
Even in the top monasteries monks suffer from fungal infections (feet and genitals).
There is no doctor in most monasteries.
Bed bugs appear once in a while and no measures are taken. Take a spray with you.
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