Skete of Saint Andrew, Orthodox monastery in Mount Athos, Greece
The Skete of Saint Andrew features multiple buildings surrounding a central courtyard with the largest church on Mount Athos at its center.
The monastery, founded in 1652, received financial support from Russian Czars and housed 700 monks before World War I.
The Skete includes the Athonias Academy, offering secondary education for future monks within the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Entry to the Skete requires official permission, as it operates under the strict regulations of the Mount Athos monastic community.
The main church spans 60 meters in length and reaches 30 meters in height, with golden crosses adorning its cupolas.
Location: monastic community of Mount Athos
Inception: 1652
Part of: Vatopedi Monastery
GPS coordinates: 40.26215,24.24440
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:44
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