Σκήτη Αγίου Βασιλείου | |
Monastery information | |
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Order | Greek Orthodox |
Site | |
Location |
Mount Athos Greece |
Coordinates | 40°7′37″N 24°18′29″E / 40.12694°N 24.30806°E |
Public access | Men only |
The Hermitage of Agios Vasileios ( Greek: Ησυχαστήριο Άγιος Βασίλειος), also sometimes referred to as the Skete of St. Basil ( Greek: Σκήτη Αγίου Βασιλείου), is an Orthodox skete on Mount Athos. [1]
The peak of Karmilio Oros (Καρμήλιο Όρος; "Mount Carmel"; elevation: 887 m [1]) lies directly to the northeast of the Skete of St. Basil. [2]: 68 The Holy Chapel of the Holy Glorious Prophet Elijah (Ιερόν Παρεκκλήσιον Αγίου ενδόξου Προφήτου Ηλιού) and some radio towers sit on top of the peak. A footpath connects the skete to the peak, as well as with the Stavros junction (elevation: 730 m), where there are footpaths that lead to the Skete of St. Anne, Kerasia, and Great Lavra. [2]: 57
Notable monks who lived at the skete include St. Joseph the Hesychast and his brotherhood, including disciples Arsenios the Cave Dweller and others. [3]
Paisius Velichkovsky was also a resident of the skete. [2]: 69
Σκήτη Αγίου Βασιλείου | |
Monastery information | |
---|---|
Order | Greek Orthodox |
Site | |
Location |
Mount Athos Greece |
Coordinates | 40°7′37″N 24°18′29″E / 40.12694°N 24.30806°E |
Public access | Men only |
The Hermitage of Agios Vasileios ( Greek: Ησυχαστήριο Άγιος Βασίλειος), also sometimes referred to as the Skete of St. Basil ( Greek: Σκήτη Αγίου Βασιλείου), is an Orthodox skete on Mount Athos. [1]
The peak of Karmilio Oros (Καρμήλιο Όρος; "Mount Carmel"; elevation: 887 m [1]) lies directly to the northeast of the Skete of St. Basil. [2]: 68 The Holy Chapel of the Holy Glorious Prophet Elijah (Ιερόν Παρεκκλήσιον Αγίου ενδόξου Προφήτου Ηλιού) and some radio towers sit on top of the peak. A footpath connects the skete to the peak, as well as with the Stavros junction (elevation: 730 m), where there are footpaths that lead to the Skete of St. Anne, Kerasia, and Great Lavra. [2]: 57
Notable monks who lived at the skete include St. Joseph the Hesychast and his brotherhood, including disciples Arsenios the Cave Dweller and others. [3]
Paisius Velichkovsky was also a resident of the skete. [2]: 69