Bogoroditsa Skete, Eastern Orthodox skete on Mount Athos, Greece

Bogoroditsa Skete stands on a slope between the Vatopedi and Pantokrator monasteries, built of pale grey rectangular stone blocks. Its central section rises to a white drum topped by a dark red dome with a gold cross; a smaller tower-like block with a white upper section and flat roof stands to the left, and a dark wooden balcony projects above the paved forecourt. Lower wings with grey pitched roofs, white walls and small windows extend to the right.

The site traces back to an earlier monastery from the 11th century and took its current form as a skete only in the early 19th century. This change made it a smaller, more independent expression of monastic life.

The skete is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos, and its Greek name Xylourgos means "Carpenter". Bulgarian monks live here under the coenobitic rule, sharing meals and prayer in common. The main church and a secondary chapel serve the community.

The site sits in a forested mountain area and requires hiking on mountain paths to reach. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, carry water, and allow plenty of time, as access rules are strict.

This compound was once a center for Russian monks before they moved to their own monastery in the 12th century. The connection to this early Russian presence remains part of its story.