From Simonopetra to Nea Skiti

The fourth journey begins at Simonopetra, the monastery that stands like a castle on the cliff edge, and descends along the southern coast of Mount Athos towards Nea Skiti and the hermitages around it.

The route passes through Panagouda, the cell where Saint Paisios the Athonite lived and prayed — a place of pilgrimage for thousands. Vasilis Bitsis' camera records the places and the people who keep their memory alive.

Directed, filmed, produced and written by Vasilis Bitsis. Narration: Apostolos Staikos. Editing: Giannis Dolas. Originally produced for euronews.