In our blog you can find articles with useful information about the Garden of Virgin Mary, the Monasteries, Cells and Sketes, the routes, but also how to visit Holy Mount Athos. In addition, here you will find authentic monastic recipes, fasting and healthy, as well as prayers for various occasions!
Throughout the Holy Week, the faithful attend the unfolding of the Divine Drama in the churches. Maundy Thursday constitutes the most dramatic day of th...
During the Great and Holy Thursday, all the christians commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples and the washing of their feet. It...
At the location where the miraculous icon was found, acidic healing water flows to this day. According to tradition, this is the holy water of Saint Geo...
The period of Great Lent dates back to the 4th century AD and constitutes the oldest fast of the Orthodox Church. During Lent, the faithful prepare them...
«You should respect your wives. If you don’t feel love, they will suffer and think that they are a means for your enjoyment, and they will feel terrible...
Quotes and teachings for the everyday life from Gerontissa Galaktia. Her teachings are simple and practical, yet distillations of holy wisdom and grace....
In this article you will read about the symbolism of various objects in Byzantine Iconography, such as the cross and the Church held by the Saints, the...
What Eldress Galaktia of Crete teaches us about humility and confession. Her legacy and the testimonies of people who met her are collected in the new b...
As we know from the writings in the Old Testament, wine acquired distinctive symbolism. After the flood, Noah planted and managed to create his own vine...
What Eldress Galaktia teaches us about the pain in our lives. The three reasons God sends us pain, according to Gerontissa. Eldress' wise words and the...
When is the feast of Saint Aquila and Saint Priscilla Our Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of Saints Aquila and Priscilla on 13 February and they...
The caretakers who lived near Eldress Galaktia recorded her teachings, in order to capture her spiritual wisdom to enlighten the world. In the article y...
