The President of the Republic on Mount Athos: Photos from the pilgrimage to Karyes

The President of the Republic posted a series of photos today from his visit to Mount Athos.

As we previously reported, Nikos Christodoulides has been in the Athonite State since yesterday, Saturday, on a pilgrimage.

In fact, according to VimaOrthodoxias.gr, the President was welcomed by the Holy Community at Karyes. Subsequently, Mr. Christodoulides proceeded to the Holy Church of the Protatos, where he venerated the historic and miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary “Axion Esti,” the precious icon of the Mother of God that serves as a point of reference for the entire Orthodox world.

The veneration of the patron icon of the Athonite State was a highlight of his visit to Karyes, before he continued his itinerary to the monasteries of Mount Athos.

Subsequently, the President of the Republic of Cyprus visited the Holy Monastery of St. Gregory, where he was warmly welcomed by the abbot, Elder Christophoros, and the monastic community. A large crowd of pilgrims was present at the reception, adding to the significance of the Cypriot President’s visit to the monastery.

The visit to the Monastery of St. Gregory was the next stop on his pilgrimage, following his reception by the Holy Community and his veneration of the Virgin Mary at the Protatos.

On Saturday afternoon, the President visited the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopaidi, where he continued his pilgrimage by visiting yet another of Mount Athos’s historic monastic institutions.

See photos from Christodoulides’ visit to Mount Athos:

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