Skete of Prophet Elijah, Mount Athos
#7 among attractions in Mount Athos
Facts and practical information
The Skete of Prophet Elijah is a cenobitic skete of Pantokratoros monastery in Mount Athos, Greece. ()
Mount Athos Greece
Skete of Prophet Elijah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St. Panteleimon Monastery, Monastery of Iviron, Koutloumousiou Monastery, Stavronikita.
MonasterySt. Panteleimon Monastery
119 min walk • Nestled on the rugged slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, the St. Panteleimon Monastery stands as a beacon of Orthodox Christian spirituality and cultural heritage. This imposing structure, often referred to as "Rossikon," is renowned for its rich history and deep...
MonasteryMonastery of Iviron
71 min walk • Perched on the rocky cliffs of Mount Athos, the Monastery of Iviron serves as a beacon of spiritual and historical significance. This Orthodox Christian monastery, established in the 10th century, is a prime example of Byzantine architecture and religious devotion.
MonasteryKoutloumousiou Monastery
59 min walk • Nestled on the verdant slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, the Koutloumousiou Monastery stands as a serene testament to Byzantine spirituality and architectural splendor. This holy site, one of twenty monasteries on the Athos peninsula, is an integral part of the Orthodox...
MonasteryStavronikita
31 min walk • Nestled on the verdant slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, the Stavronikita Monastery stands as a testament to the Byzantine monastic tradition that has flourished in this region for centuries. This spiritual haven, part of the autonomous monastic state of the Holy...
MonasteryKarakallou Monastery
120 min walk • Nestled on the eastern peninsula of Mount Athos in Greece, the Karakallou Monastery is a bastion of Orthodox spirituality and heritage. This historic monastery, founded in the 11th century, stands as a testament to centuries of monastic life and religious devotion.
MonasteryDocheiariou
130 min walk • Nestled on the western coast of the Mount Athos peninsula in Greece lies the Docheiariou Monastery, an emblem of spiritual heritage and Byzantine architecture. This Orthodox Christian monastery, established in the 10th century, is one of twenty monasteries on the Mount...
MonasteryPhilotheou monastery
108 min walk • Nestled among the verdant slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, Philotheou Monastery stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual tradition of the Orthodox Christian faith. This impressive monastic community, part of the twenty ruling monasteries on the peninsula, was...
MonasteryXeropotamou Monastery
115 min walk • Xeropotamou monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece, in the middle side of peninsula. The monastery ranks eighth in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. It was founded in the 10th century, and is dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste.
MonasteryPantokratoros Monastery
1 min walk • Pantokratoros monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery in the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. It stands on the north-eastern side of the Athos peninsula, and is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Our Lord.
MonasteryKonstamonitou Monastery
124 min walk • The Kastamonitou Monastery, officially called Konstamonitou Monastery, is an Orthodox Christian monastery in the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. It stands on the southeastern side of the Athos peninsula. The monastery ranks twentieth and last in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries.
MonasterySkete of Saint Andrew, Mount Athos
49 min walk • The Skete of Saint Andrew, also the Skete of Apostle Andrew and Great Anthony or Skiti Agiou Andrea in Karyes is a monastic institution on Mount Athos. It is a dependency of Vatopedi Monastery and is the site of the Athonias Ecclesiastical Academy.
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