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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!

What we eat at Great Lent: Rules and Exceptions about Fasting

What we eat at Great Lent: Rules and Exceptions about Fasting

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...

Eldress Galaktia of Crete: Men Should Respect Women

Eldress Galaktia of Crete: Men Should Respect Women

«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...

Wise Words and Advice from Eldress Galaktia of Crete

Wise Words and Advice from Eldress Galaktia of Crete

Quotes and teachings for the everyday life from Gerontissa Galaktia. Her teachings are simple and practical, yet distillations of holy wisdom and grace....

Eldress Galaktia: Why God Gives Us Pain in our Lives

Eldress Galaktia: Why God Gives Us Pain in our Lives

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...

Confession and Humility: the Teachings of Eldress Galaktia

Confession and Humility: the Teachings of Eldress Galaktia

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...

Eldress Galaktia of Crete: the 4 Things God Wants from Us

Eldress Galaktia of Crete: the 4 Things God Wants from Us

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...

What Happened on Maundy Thursday: the 4 Significant Events

What Happened on Maundy Thursday: the 4 Significant Events

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...

What is the explanation of Holy Thursday in the Greek Orthodox Church

What is the explanation of Holy Thursday in the Greek Orthodox Church

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...

The Value of Wine in Orthodox Religion: Old & New Testament

The Value of Wine in Orthodox Religion: Old & New Testament

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...

Wines of Mount Athos: the Secret behind Monastery Wine...since the 10th century!

Wines of Mount Athos: the Secret behind Monastery Wine...since the 10th century!

Wine, as a blessed commodity, plays a predominant role in the life of the Athonite monasteries. The founder of the monastic state of Mount Athos, Saint...

What is the meaning of Triodon and How we Fast

What is the meaning of Triodon and How we Fast

What is the Triodion   The term ‘Triodion’ has a double definition. On one hand, ‘Triodion’ denotes the liturgical book of the Church, containing hymns...

Saint Aquila and Saint Priscilla: Symbol of Conjugal Faith and Love - the Feast of Lovers for the Orthodox Church

Saint Aquila and Saint Priscilla: Symbol of Conjugal Faith and Love - the Feast of Lovers for the Orthodox Church

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...

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