New Skete, Monastic settlement on Mount Athos, Greece.
New Skete stands on the eastern slopes of Mount Athos peninsula, surrounded by dense forests and overlooking the Aegean Sea waters.
The monastic establishment dates from the seventeenth century when hermit settlements formed the foundation of this spiritual community on Mount Athos.
The monks of New Skete maintain Eastern Orthodox traditions through daily religious services, agricultural activities, and manuscript preservation within their monastery walls.
Male visitors need to obtain a special permit called diamonitirion to access New Skete, with entry restrictions limiting the number of daily guests.
The monastery follows strict regulations that exclude women and female animals from entering its grounds, maintaining centuries-old Mount Athos traditions.
Location: monastic community of Mount Athos
GPS coordinates: 40.14728,24.28937
Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:49
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