jacksson2005.12.14 [21:41]
Sergei, this monastery (categorized as a skete) was one of the largest on the Holy Mountain. It was well populated with Russian monks until the revolution. Its katholicon is beautiful (restored), the Greek monks are doing a good job. The book 'Miracle on the Monastery Mountain' (Lyttle) has some beautiful photos of St Andrews Skete.
most2005.10.16 [20:40]
Oh, dear Sergei, if you only saw this skit! It was intended to house 800 monks! Still its ruined walls cause awe and reflection on the human vanity.
Fortunately now the Greek monks who took it in their possesion gradually try to restore it to the previous state, which I am afraid will be very very difficult and time-consuming.
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