National Geographic on Mount Athos

Photo by Travis Dove

National Geographic has an illustrated article Called to the Holy Mountain. The Monks of Mount Athos which takes a sympathetic look at the life of the monks on the holy peninsula. there are also some stunning photos by Travis Dove.

H/T @lukecoppen on Twitter

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