Chilandar Monastery

Chilandar Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located on Mount Athos in Greece, established in the 12th century. It serves as a religious community dedicated to prayer, worship, and monastic life. Known for its rich spiritual history and cultural heritage, Chilandar has been a center for Orthodox Christianity, preserving medieval iconography, manuscripts, and traditions. The monks live a communal life focused on spiritual work, hospitality, and maintaining their historic church and artifacts. It is one of the few Serbian monasteries on Mount Athos, symbolizing the enduring spiritual and cultural ties of Serbia and the Orthodox world.