At the Skete of Prophet Elijah

The Skete of Prophet Elijah, near the Monastery of Pantokratoros, is one of the largest and most imposing sketes of Mount Athos, with a history tied to the Russian monastic presence on Athos.

Father Philemon guides Vasilis Bitsis' camera through the place and shares the daily life, the worship and the silence of the skete — a calm, deep conversation about monastic life today.

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