History of the Athonite Commonwealth

Explores how for 1,000 years Mount Athos has played a unique role in facilitating the spread of Orthodoxy throughout Eastern Europe and beyond. As purveyors of spiritual and mystical ideas, the monks have exerted considerable influence not only on ecclesiastical affairs but also on politics, culture, and the arts.

Exploreaza modul in care de 1.000 de ani Muntele Athos a jucat un rol unic in facilitarea raspandirii ortodoxiei in Europa de Est si nu numai. In calitate de furnizori de idei spirituale si mistice, calugarii au exercitat o influenta considerabila nu numai asupra afacerilor ecleziastice, ci si asupra politicii, culturii si artelor.