Visit to Mount Athos performed the Kyriakos Pierrakakiswho announced the event by posting on social media.
The Minister of National Economy and Finance published photos of his pilgrimage shortly before leaving Mount Athos “full of images and emotions and gratitude for warm hospitality”.
Read below what the Minister writes in the caption of his post: “” Mount Athos is not just a place – it is a miracle, vibrant and eternal, that stands stupid for centuries, at the crossroads of heaven and earth. “
In these words, Fotis Kontoglou sums up the experience of those who visit this special part of the Greek land. A place with a long spiritual and historical path, where nature and faith coexist in a unique way.
Mount Athos is a place with intense spirituality and deep tradition. From the daily life of the monks to the sacred relics and the architecture of the monasteries, each element testifies to the continuation of a centuries -old cultural and religious heritage.
On Mount Athos you learn to appreciate the silent daily life and silence. It is a reminder that the essence is in respect, simplicity and authenticity.
After a brief stay, I leave Mount Athos full of images and emotions – and with gratitude for warm hospitality. “
