The first section of a four-part history of the Holy Mountain, from its Pagan pre-history to its present life.

A listing of the main monastery guest houses, together with telephone numbers at which the guest master can be reached in order to reserve a room when on pilgrimage.

This document briefly outlines the procedure for securing the proper documentation to visit the Holy Mountain.

The account of an anonymous pilgrim's first visit to the Holy Mountain, with reflections on its nature in relation to the world, the reality of spiritual struggle and silence, and themes of personal asceticism as encountered by pilgrims to this holy place.