Simonopetra Brotherhood

Simonopetra Brotherhood is the community of monks residing at the Simonopetra Monastery, a historic Greek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos. The monks live a shared, spiritual life dedicated to prayer, worship, and work, following monastic traditions. Their purpose is to seek a closer relationship with God through communal prayer, reading scripture, and maintaining the monastery's functions. The brotherhood is also responsible for preserving the monastery’s religious artifacts, architecture, and peaceful environment, while welcoming pilgrims and visitors. Overall, it symbolizes a collective pursuit of spiritual growth within a disciplined, contemplative setting.