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.