Spiritual Guidance on Mount Athos

Mount Athos stands as a millennia-old center for spiritual guidance, attracting disciples and pilgrims with its enduring monastic tradition. This volume explores the multifaceted aspects of this tradition, tracing its roots back to the fourth-century desert fathers and examining its contemporary manifestations across Greece and globally. The papers, originally presented at a 2013 conference organized by the Friends of Mount Athos, delve into the roles of monks, nuns, spiritual fathers, confessors, and lay individuals in perpetuating this tradition. Through a combination of historical analysis, theological reflection, and case studies, the collection offers a comprehensive examination of the enduring influence and adaptability of Athonite spiritual guidance.

Speake, G., & Ware, M. K. (Eds.). (2023). Spiritual Guidance on Mount Athos. https://doi.org/10.3726/b20891