Skete of Saint Anne

Skete of Saint Anne is an Eastern Orthodox monastic settlement on Mount Athos with its central church located about 800 meters from the New Skete complex. The grounds sit on the coast with buildings arranged around the main church and monastic structures.

The central church was built in 1680 under Patriarch Dionysius III of Constantinople as part of an expansion of the monastic complex. This period saw efforts to strengthen and expand several sketes across Mount Athos.

This religious community honors Saint Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, through daily monastic practices visible to those who enter the grounds. The dedication shapes how monks organize their time and structure their communal life here.

Entry is restricted to male visitors and requires specific religious documentation and prior permission under Mount Athos regulations. Preparation before arrival and understanding these requirements are important for planning your visit.

The area around this settlement is home to Centaurea sanctae-annae, a rare knapweed species named after this location. This plant is recognized by botanists as a local botanical feature linked to Mount Athos.

Location: monastic community of Mount Athos

Part of: Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

GPS coordinates: 40.14028,24.29694

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51