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Athos

Athos

17 9.1
A peninsula in northeastern Greece with many monasteries where Orthodox monks live
  • proper noun
translation icon : Monte Athos
  • A model for this might be found in the governance of the Mount Athos peninsula in Greece.
  • Mount Athos
  • Athos, the holy mountain

Examples

  • One such location is the Holy Mountain of Ayon Oros (also known as Mount Athos).

    Academic text (2003)

  • Mount Athos in Greece is renowned for its beautiful monasteries and stunning landscapes.

  • And then on Mount Athos in Greece, the Greek monks would Neil focus on their breathing and repeat Christie Elizon, Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me.

  • Based on a tenth-century manuscript that is kept on Mount Athos, Nikolai Marr published the brief account of their martyrdom in 1903.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Many pilgrims visit Athos each year to experience its rich spiritual heritage.

  • The autonomous region of Athos is home to several historic Greek Orthodox monasteries.

Synonyms

Mount Athos
vsAthos
7.8

A piece of land in the northeast of Greece with many Greek Orthodox monasteries

is identical in meaning but uses a shorter name form

Compounds

Mount Athos
7.8

A piece of land in the northeast of Greece with many Greek Orthodox monasteries

Surface Forms

Athos main

Etymology

Athos comes from the name of the tall mountain on that peninsula and from an old Greek story about a giant called Athos who threw a great rock. So the name keeps the mountain story and helps you remember this high, holy peninsula with many monasteries.