Mount Athos
Known as The Garden of Panaghia

Mount Athos known as the 'Holy Mountain' is under the direct spiritual leadership of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. An Orthodox spiritual centre since 8th century, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since the Roman Empire (Byzantine) times. The 'Holy Mountain', which is, is also a recognized artistic site, a site of major innovation, and as an organic and sustainable environmental center. The layout of the 20 monasteries, 13 sketes, as well as dozens of hermitages has an influence as far afield as Russia and the United States, and its school of painting influenced the history of Orthodox art.

Environmental Efforts on the Holy Mountain

Gardening

Gardening on the Holy Mountain ranges from small private independent gardens to large industrial farming efforts. The one thing they have in common is they are all organic and nature friendly

Design

Architectural and interior design on Mount Athos have always focused on user friendly and security in mind. Here we will examine the various interior and exterior elements which affect the local environs

Strategy

Sustainable fishing and boating around the Holy Mountain is an ongoing concern of the monks and His All Holiness
​Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
A beautiful Hi Def video of Mt AThos

Video Series by Pemptousia Vatopedi Monastery 

Teachings on Ecology by the Holy Fathers of AThos

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