A hospitable place, many understand Russian, I was lucky enough to talk with the now deceased confessor of the monastery, Fr. Kirill (in the photo on the left). It seemed strange that in the archdarik for pilgrims in the dormitory building it was heavily smoked, it was very heavily smoked!!! As they explained to me, like Serbs really like to smoke! Otherwise, the warmest memories!

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Holy Mount Athos .Hilandar Monastery The miraculous vine of St. Simeon the Myrrh - streaming Near the walls of the central cathedral of the monastery there is an empty tomb of the saint, from which a vine stalk grows. It is believed that while the vine is bearing fruit, the grace of St. Simeon resides here. The grapes from the vine are dried and distributed to all those in need. The vine of Simeon the Myrrh-streaming has a special power in helping childless couples.

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