Hermitage of Saint Basil

Skete of St. Basil

Σκήτη Αγίου Βασιλείου
Location within Mount Athos
Monastery information
Order	Greek Orthodox
Site
Location	Mount Athos Greece
Coordinates	40°7′37″N 24°18′29″E
Public access	Men only

The Hermitage of Agios Vasileios (Greek: Ησυχαστήριο Άγιος Βασίλειος), also sometimes referred to as the Skete of St. Basil (Greek: Σκήτη Αγίου Βασιλείου), is an Orthodox skete on Mount Athos.[1]

The peak of Karmilio Oros (Καρμήλιο Όρος; "Mount Carmel"; elevation: 887 m[1]) lies directly to the northeast of the Skete of St. Basil.[2]: 68  The Holy Chapel of the Holy Glorious Prophet Elijah (Ιερόν Παρεκκλήσιον Αγίου ενδόξου Προφήτου Ηλιού) and some radio towers sit on top of the peak. A footpath connects the skete to the peak, as well as with the Stavros junction (elevation: 730 m), where there are footpaths that lead to the Skete of St. Anne, Kerasia, and Great Lavra.[2]: 57 

Notable residents

Notable monks who lived at the skete include St. Joseph the Hesychast and his brotherhood, including disciples Arsenios the Cave Dweller and others.[3]

Paisius Velichkovsky was also a resident of the skete.[2]: 69 

References

1. Howorth, Peter (2022). Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain. Filathonites. ISBN 978-0-473-41386-6.
2. Lilios, Loukas K. (2017). Mount Athos: Pilgrimage to "The Garden of Virgin Mary". Translated by Konstantina, Vlachoutsakou. Livadia: Lilios Publishers. ISBN 978-618-81848-6-2.
3. Elder Ephraim Philotheitis (2008). My Elder Joseph the Hesychast and Cave Dweller (1897-1959). Arizona, U.S. ISBN 978-960-93-0580-8.