đź’¨ Abstract

Mount Athos, a peninsula in northern Greece, is a historic center of Christian Orthodox monasticism with a diverse, international monastic community. Simonos Petra monastery stands out for its wide range of nationalities. Four monks share their views: Abbot Eliseos emphasizes Mount Athos' borderless spiritual unity and mission for peaceful coexistence. Isaiah, a diaspora Chinese monk, came seeking spiritual meaning in Orthodoxy.

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