onsdag 12. april 2017

Greece - Unesco Mount Athos (Agion Oros) - Katholikon of the H. M. of Dionysiou

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Mount Athos is a monastic state which for more than 1000 years has existed.  In Byzantine times there were 40 monasteries with several thousands monks.  Today are just 20 and people by some 1700 monks. Apart from the monasteries there are other, smaller monastic residences. The entry of women is prohibited.

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