Legal status and organization of monastic community of Mount Athos after the First Balkan War

Mount Athos experienced significant legal and organizational shifts following the First Balkan War, marked by deep divisions among its monastic community. The study reveals that while one faction advocated for Greek sovereignty over the Holy Mountain, another demanded international oversight and reforms to existing structures. These conflicting stances were brought forward during the Conference of the Ambassadors in London, where the Athonite Community submitted resolutions reflecting their divided perspectives. The research highlights the absence of a regulated international position for Mount Athos during this turbulent period (1912-13) and underscores the enduring impact of these divisions on the peninsula's governance.

Djukic, D. (2015). Legal status and organization of monastic community of Mount Athos after the First Balkan War. Zbornik Radova Pravnog Fakulteta, Novi Sad, 49(1), 253–271. https://doi.org/10.5937/zrpfns49-8080