Prodromos, Mount Athos
The Skete of Prodromos (Romanian: Schitul Prodromu, Greek: Τιμίου Προδρόμου) is a Romanian cenobitic skete belonging to the Great Lavra Monastery. It is located in the southeastern extremity (called Vigla) of Mount Athos, near the cave of Athanasios the Athonite. Its name, Prodromos, is Greek for "The Forerunner", a cognomen of St. John the Baptist.
The peak of Mount Athos as seen from the courtyard of the Prodromos Skete. On the left: the belfry and the "Dormition of the Theotokos" chapel built over the main entrance. | |
Location within Mount Athos | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Greek Orthodox |
| Site | |
| Location | Mount Athos Greece |
| Coordinates | 40°8′36.83″N 24°23′2.38″E |
| Public access | Men only |
It is one of the two Romanian establishments at Mount Athos, the other one being Lakkoskiti.
As with all Athonite monasteries and sketes, it is under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Currently, 25 monks live in the Skete of Prodromos.
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