The Skete of Bogoroditsa
Interior view
The skete Bogoroditsa belongs to the Holy Monastery of Saint Panteleimon. It is situated in a forested area, between the monasteries of Vatopedi and Pantokrator. It lies on the site of the preexisting monastery of Xylourgos.
It is inhabited by Bulgarian monks and it follows the coenobitic way of monastic life. The Kyriakon is dedicated to the Assumption of the Mother of God.
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Sign for the skete |
Interior view of the main church |
Icon of the Mother of God |
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