OT: Struggles at Mt Athos

This thread is only meant for Mt Athos fans (or sort of fans). And of course any Kirsopp fans too.

Mt Athos is a Greek island near Thessalonica for Bible folks. It was the destination of monks from monasteries in Egypt, when over-run by the Muslims many moons removed. As a result, it has a long history of old manuscripts, as well as the Orthodox church.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/14/ukraine-russia-tensions-reach-greeces-holy-mount-athos

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MJ. Smith

Interesting. Thank you ... and it answered what happened to the gold? from another forum post. [;)]

DMB

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1021105#Comment_1021105

I think we're looking at incontraversable proof, Joseph (not Mary or the baby Jesus) sold off the gifts in Alexandria. The gifts, then, were protected by future Christian monks, until the muslim hoards forced their removal to Mt Athos. What a detective story!

Bruce Dunning

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1021121#Comment_1021121

It is interesting that the Ukraine-Russia tensions reach all the way to Mount Athos. I've been poking around in my Logos library to find out a bit more history.

Kenute P. Curry

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1021356#Comment_1021356

Very, very interesting