Lavra
"The war broke out. The consequences will be tragic"
Zakharova, commenting on Kyiv's plans to expel the clergy from the Pochayev Lavra, called it "a new stage in the religious war".
"The new phase of the religious war in Ukraine initiated by the Kyiv regime will, of course, not lead to anything good. The consequences will be tragic," she said at a briefing on Thursday.
Mount Athos, Greece: A tour of the most important and most impressive monasteries
From the imposing monastery of Megiste Lavra to the Russian monastery, Mount Athos is a deeply mystifying place.
Mount Athos reopens to visitors in limited numbers
The all-male monastic community of Mount Athos in northern Greece reopened its doors to pilgrims on Monday, on the condition that they are in possession of the special permits required.
Entry is also allowed to all employees of the monasteries of the Athonite State. Visitors numbers, however, will be limited to 15 people per monastery.
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