The Built Environment in the Greater Region

10.10.2020

The Solar Park: a source of energy for the operational needs of the Monastery

The Vatopedi Monastery is now "greener" as it has recently hopefully turned to a less polluting solution...

11.05.2011

The Skete of Saint Andrew (Serai)

It is located at the northern end of Karya, at the site of the monohydrium of Xystris (or Xestos), which is attested by the...

11.05.2011

The Skete of Saint Demetrius

It is located in a wooded area southwest of the Vatopedi Monastery and a half-hour walk from it. The Skete occupies...

11.05.2011

The cells of the Monastery

The kellion is a monastic annex, which is a type of rural residence, which has a temple in the interior as well as...

11.05.2011

Introduction to the Monastery Sketes

The skete is a monastic institution, located on the territory of the dominant monastery, by whose act it was erected, after...

11.05.2011

The representative office (conakry)

The representative office (konaki) is one of the four seats available at the Vatopedi Monastery in the settlement of Karya. Until...

11.05.2011

The Athoniada School

From the beginning of the 18th century, the need for a school on Mount Athos had begun to be felt...