Can a non-Orthodox man visit Mt. Athos?
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I am very curious about visiting the monasteries of Mt. Athos. However, most of the information I see about visiting seems to be directed towards Orthodox pilgrims (and even that seems relatively scant); though I have a great respect for and interest in the Orthodox Church (hence my desire to visit), I'm not Orthodox, and don't plan on converting anytime soon (nor would I feel comfortable misrepresenting myself).
Is there any way for a non-Orthodox man to visit Mt. Athos? If so, what is the procedure?
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I am very curious about visiting the monasteries of Mt. Athos. However, most of the information I see about visiting seems to be directed towards Orthodox pilgrims (and even that seems relatively scant); though I have a great respect for and interest in the Orthodox Church (hence my desire to visit), I'm not Orthodox, and don't plan on converting anytime soon (nor would I feel comfortable misrepresenting myself).
Is there any way for a non-Orthodox man to visit Mt. Athos? If so, what is the procedure?
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edited Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
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I am quite sure they don't ask your denomination at the entrance and refuse you. The only restriction I am aware of is that women (and even female animals) are not allowed.
– Burhan Khalid
Aug 8 '17 at 4:53
@BurhanKhalid You can't just "show up" at the entrance, however! Special permission is always required to visit Mt. Athos, and must be applied for in advance.
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:55
@BurhanKhalid Cursory research shows how Orthodox pilgrims may apply and recieve such permission from the ecclesiastical authorities which govern mt. athos, but my question is how (or if!) a non-Orthodox man may make such an application
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:56
I stayed there for about 5 weeks, inspired by the writings of Nikos Kazantzakis. . Non-orthodox. Adding the 'pilgrimage' tag to your question.
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
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@suitvertices it was a literary pilgrimage following in the footsteps of his birth in Crete to his death in Germany and all the places in between that he wrote about (except for Japan). Nothing would be complete without absorbing his month of spiritual reflection in Mt Athos. It figures prominently in "Journey to Morea" and "Report to Greco" and hence recommended reading prior to travel :)
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 15:23
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I am very curious about visiting the monasteries of Mt. Athos. However, most of the information I see about visiting seems to be directed towards Orthodox pilgrims (and even that seems relatively scant); though I have a great respect for and interest in the Orthodox Church (hence my desire to visit), I'm not Orthodox, and don't plan on converting anytime soon (nor would I feel comfortable misrepresenting myself).
Is there any way for a non-Orthodox man to visit Mt. Athos? If so, what is the procedure?
greece pilgrimages
edited Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
Gayot Fow
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I am very curious about visiting the monasteries of Mt. Athos. However, most of the information I see about visiting seems to be directed towards Orthodox pilgrims (and even that seems relatively scant); though I have a great respect for and interest in the Orthodox Church (hence my desire to visit), I'm not Orthodox, and don't plan on converting anytime soon (nor would I feel comfortable misrepresenting myself).
Is there any way for a non-Orthodox man to visit Mt. Athos? If so, what is the procedure?
greece pilgrimages
greece pilgrimages
edited Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
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edited Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
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I am quite sure they don't ask your denomination at the entrance and refuse you. The only restriction I am aware of is that women (and even female animals) are not allowed.
– Burhan Khalid
Aug 8 '17 at 4:53
@BurhanKhalid You can't just "show up" at the entrance, however! Special permission is always required to visit Mt. Athos, and must be applied for in advance.
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:55
@BurhanKhalid Cursory research shows how Orthodox pilgrims may apply and recieve such permission from the ecclesiastical authorities which govern mt. athos, but my question is how (or if!) a non-Orthodox man may make such an application
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:56
I stayed there for about 5 weeks, inspired by the writings of Nikos Kazantzakis. . Non-orthodox. Adding the 'pilgrimage' tag to your question.
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
1
@suitvertices it was a literary pilgrimage following in the footsteps of his birth in Crete to his death in Germany and all the places in between that he wrote about (except for Japan). Nothing would be complete without absorbing his month of spiritual reflection in Mt Athos. It figures prominently in "Journey to Morea" and "Report to Greco" and hence recommended reading prior to travel :)
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 15:23
|
show 1 more comment
I am quite sure they don't ask your denomination at the entrance and refuse you. The only restriction I am aware of is that women (and even female animals) are not allowed.
– Burhan Khalid
Aug 8 '17 at 4:53
@BurhanKhalid You can't just "show up" at the entrance, however! Special permission is always required to visit Mt. Athos, and must be applied for in advance.
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:55
@BurhanKhalid Cursory research shows how Orthodox pilgrims may apply and recieve such permission from the ecclesiastical authorities which govern mt. athos, but my question is how (or if!) a non-Orthodox man may make such an application
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:56
I stayed there for about 5 weeks, inspired by the writings of Nikos Kazantzakis. . Non-orthodox. Adding the 'pilgrimage' tag to your question.
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
1
@suitvertices it was a literary pilgrimage following in the footsteps of his birth in Crete to his death in Germany and all the places in between that he wrote about (except for Japan). Nothing would be complete without absorbing his month of spiritual reflection in Mt Athos. It figures prominently in "Journey to Morea" and "Report to Greco" and hence recommended reading prior to travel :)
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 15:23
I am quite sure they don't ask your denomination at the entrance and refuse you. The only restriction I am aware of is that women (and even female animals) are not allowed.
– Burhan Khalid
Aug 8 '17 at 4:53
I am quite sure they don't ask your denomination at the entrance and refuse you. The only restriction I am aware of is that women (and even female animals) are not allowed.
– Burhan Khalid
Aug 8 '17 at 4:53
@BurhanKhalid You can't just "show up" at the entrance, however! Special permission is always required to visit Mt. Athos, and must be applied for in advance.
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:55
@BurhanKhalid You can't just "show up" at the entrance, however! Special permission is always required to visit Mt. Athos, and must be applied for in advance.
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:55
@BurhanKhalid Cursory research shows how Orthodox pilgrims may apply and recieve such permission from the ecclesiastical authorities which govern mt. athos, but my question is how (or if!) a non-Orthodox man may make such an application
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:56
@BurhanKhalid Cursory research shows how Orthodox pilgrims may apply and recieve such permission from the ecclesiastical authorities which govern mt. athos, but my question is how (or if!) a non-Orthodox man may make such an application
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:56
I stayed there for about 5 weeks, inspired by the writings of Nikos Kazantzakis. . Non-orthodox. Adding the 'pilgrimage' tag to your question.
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
I stayed there for about 5 weeks, inspired by the writings of Nikos Kazantzakis. . Non-orthodox. Adding the 'pilgrimage' tag to your question.
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
1
1
@suitvertices it was a literary pilgrimage following in the footsteps of his birth in Crete to his death in Germany and all the places in between that he wrote about (except for Japan). Nothing would be complete without absorbing his month of spiritual reflection in Mt Athos. It figures prominently in "Journey to Morea" and "Report to Greco" and hence recommended reading prior to travel :)
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 15:23
@suitvertices it was a literary pilgrimage following in the footsteps of his birth in Crete to his death in Germany and all the places in between that he wrote about (except for Japan). Nothing would be complete without absorbing his month of spiritual reflection in Mt Athos. It figures prominently in "Journey to Morea" and "Report to Greco" and hence recommended reading prior to travel :)
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 15:23
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Permits are given for non-orthodox and orthodox men. 10 non-orthodox and 100 for Greek and orthodox visitors per day and are valid for a 4 day visit.
The permit is called a "Diamonitirion" and you need to make reservations well in advance (upto 6 months is suggested).
You can call this number +302310252578 for more information. You can also find post and email contact information on The Friends of Mount Athos site.
Information summarized from this blog.
edited Aug 8 '17 at 9:07
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+1—great answer. To clarify, is the reservation on a purely first come, first served basis?
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 15:10
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Permits are given for non-orthodox and orthodox men. 10 non-orthodox and 100 for Greek and orthodox visitors per day and are valid for a 4 day visit.
The permit is called a "Diamonitirion" and you need to make reservations well in advance (upto 6 months is suggested).
You can call this number +302310252578 for more information. You can also find post and email contact information on The Friends of Mount Athos site.
Information summarized from this blog.
edited Aug 8 '17 at 9:07
Gayot Fow
74.8k21195377
answered Aug 8 '17 at 5:03
Burhan Khalid
35k367141
+1—great answer. To clarify, is the reservation on a purely first come, first served basis?
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 15:10
add a comment |
up vote
13
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Permits are given for non-orthodox and orthodox men. 10 non-orthodox and 100 for Greek and orthodox visitors per day and are valid for a 4 day visit.
The permit is called a "Diamonitirion" and you need to make reservations well in advance (upto 6 months is suggested).
You can call this number +302310252578 for more information. You can also find post and email contact information on The Friends of Mount Athos site.
Information summarized from this blog.
edited Aug 8 '17 at 9:07
Gayot Fow
74.8k21195377
answered Aug 8 '17 at 5:03
Burhan Khalid
35k367141
+1—great answer. To clarify, is the reservation on a purely first come, first served basis?
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 15:10
add a comment |
up vote
13
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up vote
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Permits are given for non-orthodox and orthodox men. 10 non-orthodox and 100 for Greek and orthodox visitors per day and are valid for a 4 day visit.
The permit is called a "Diamonitirion" and you need to make reservations well in advance (upto 6 months is suggested).
You can call this number +302310252578 for more information. You can also find post and email contact information on The Friends of Mount Athos site.
Information summarized from this blog.
edited Aug 8 '17 at 9:07
Gayot Fow
74.8k21195377
answered Aug 8 '17 at 5:03
Burhan Khalid
35k367141
Permits are given for non-orthodox and orthodox men. 10 non-orthodox and 100 for Greek and orthodox visitors per day and are valid for a 4 day visit.
The permit is called a "Diamonitirion" and you need to make reservations well in advance (upto 6 months is suggested).
You can call this number +302310252578 for more information. You can also find post and email contact information on The Friends of Mount Athos site.
Information summarized from this blog.
edited Aug 8 '17 at 9:07
Gayot Fow
74.8k21195377
answered Aug 8 '17 at 5:03
Burhan Khalid
35k367141
edited Aug 8 '17 at 9:07
Gayot Fow
74.8k21195377
edited Aug 8 '17 at 9:07
Gayot Fow
74.8k21195377
edited Aug 8 '17 at 9:07
Gayot Fow
74.8k21195377
74.8k21195377
answered Aug 8 '17 at 5:03
Burhan Khalid
35k367141
answered Aug 8 '17 at 5:03
Burhan Khalid
35k367141
answered Aug 8 '17 at 5:03
Burhan Khalid
35k367141
35k367141
+1—great answer. To clarify, is the reservation on a purely first come, first served basis?
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 15:10
add a comment |
+1—great answer. To clarify, is the reservation on a purely first come, first served basis?
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 15:10
+1—great answer. To clarify, is the reservation on a purely first come, first served basis?
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 15:10
+1—great answer. To clarify, is the reservation on a purely first come, first served basis?
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 15:10
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I am quite sure they don't ask your denomination at the entrance and refuse you. The only restriction I am aware of is that women (and even female animals) are not allowed.
– Burhan Khalid
Aug 8 '17 at 4:53
@BurhanKhalid You can't just "show up" at the entrance, however! Special permission is always required to visit Mt. Athos, and must be applied for in advance.
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:55
@BurhanKhalid Cursory research shows how Orthodox pilgrims may apply and recieve such permission from the ecclesiastical authorities which govern mt. athos, but my question is how (or if!) a non-Orthodox man may make such an application
– user65735
Aug 8 '17 at 4:56
I stayed there for about 5 weeks, inspired by the writings of Nikos Kazantzakis. . Non-orthodox. Adding the 'pilgrimage' tag to your question.
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 8:56
1
@suitvertices it was a literary pilgrimage following in the footsteps of his birth in Crete to his death in Germany and all the places in between that he wrote about (except for Japan). Nothing would be complete without absorbing his month of spiritual reflection in Mt Athos. It figures prominently in "Journey to Morea" and "Report to Greco" and hence recommended reading prior to travel :)
– Gayot Fow
Aug 8 '17 at 15:23