ΙΕΡΕΣ ΣΚΗΤΕΣ
There are 12 Holy Sketes belonging to some of the 20 Holy Monasteries. In more detail:
Hermitages | Holy Monastery |
Timios Prodromos, Agia Anna, Agios Dimitrios | Megisti Lavra |
Theotokos, Saint Demetrios (Lakkou) | St. Paul's |
Saint Andrew, Saint Demetrios | Vatopedi |
Dormition of the Virgin Mary | Saint Panteleimon |
Prophet Elijah | Pantocrator |
Timiou Prodromou | Iviron |
Saint Panteleimon | Koutlumousiou |
Annunciation of the Virgin Mary | Xenophon |
For male visitors, a trip to Mount Athos is possible. You should contact the pilgrimage office in Ouranoupoli, to get informed properly. For the female visitors, Mount Athos is “Avaton” and cannot be entered. Although, there is a possibility to admire this sacred place, through day cruises.