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New Teves, Russian Orthodox skete in Mount Athos, Greece

The New Teves skete occupies a position near the Aegean Sea between Saint Paul Monastery and Saint Anne skete on Mount Athos.

Founded in 1753, the religious site features a central church dedicated to the Nativity of the Mother of God constructed in 1760.

Forty monks maintain traditional Orthodox practices through prayer, fasting, and manual work in twenty-eight individual residences within the skete.

The skete contains a collection of 200 manuscripts and 500 printed books, providing scholars with resources for research about Orthodox traditions.

Archaeological excavations near New Teves revealed graves, coins, and artifacts indicating the presence of an ancient settlement in this location.

Location: monastic community of Mount Athos

GPS coordinates: 40.29500,24.05306

Latest update: March 16, 2025 06:45

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