In 2019 the 200th anniversary of the construction of the main monastery temple in the holy Mount Xenophon Monastery, which is dedicated to the holy great martyr George the Victorious, was solemnly celebrated. It is also the largest monastery church on Mount Athos, with an area of over 500 square meters.
It houses the miraculous icons " Odigitria“(Guide) of the Holy Mother of God and "St. George Xenophon". Also the main monastery shrine - the right hand of the holy great martyr George the Victorious.
It houses the miraculous icons " Odigitria“(Guide) of the Holy Mother of God and "St. George Xenophon". Also the main monastery shrine - the right hand of the holy great martyr George the Victorious.
However, the years leave their mark and the temple needs timely repairs and earthquake strengthening. The monastic brotherhood was forced to start the difficult construction and repair work, but they need financial assistance for its successful completion.
The abbot of the monastery, His Eminence Archimandrite Alexey, addressed a letter of request to the members of the Balkan Athos Association, his associates and friends, for any help, as the monastic gratitude will be permanent to every honest, pious and generous person who is decided to become the founder (donor for the construction of a church or a monastery) of the monastery in this way, as their paternal wishes and prayers will always accompany him. Also, each donor will receive a written thank you-blessing from the monastery.
The abbot of the monastery, His Eminence Archimandrite Alexey, addressed a letter of request to the members of the Balkan Athos Association, his associates and friends, for any help, as the monastic gratitude will be permanent to every honest, pious and generous person who is decided to become the founder (donor for the construction of a church or a monastery) of the monastery in this way, as their paternal wishes and prayers will always accompany him. Also, each donor will receive a written thank you-blessing from the monastery.
St. Mount Athos 10/23 November 2022
(stamp)
Xenophon Monastery
Holy Mount Athos
Ex. Ф10/242
To Mr Valentin Todorov,
Chairman of the Balkan Athos Association
Sofia.
Dear Mr. Todorov, rejoice always in the Lord!
I address you with much love, and I want to thank you for your recent visit to our Holy Monastery and the interest you show in the Brotherhood.
The esteemed founder of the Balkan Athos Association, Mr. Andrei Kristov, informing him of the activities being carried out in the main temple of the Holy Monastery, expressed his wish to provide assistance through your Association. Therefore, with this monastic letter we hasten to thank you for your interest and to inform you of the following:
Our main church is the largest monastery church on St. Mount Athos, with an area of over 500 sq. m. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of its construction, it is in need of restoration and other improvement works.
Therefore, we appeal to your charitable disposition, asking you to help us in whatever way you can in carrying out the improvement works by sharing the renovation of our church with the esteemed friends of your Association. Our gratitude will be constant to you honest man and our fatherly wishes will always accompany you. I embrace you in the Lord, wish you and the families of the members of the Association good health and success in your professional endeavors and those of your chosen partners. We leave you with much love, warm wishes and gratitude.
Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Xenophon
Archimandrite Alexey (signature)
and my brothers in Christ
(stamp)
Xenophon Monastery
Holy Mount Athos
Ex. Ф10/242
To Mr Valentin Todorov,
Chairman of the Balkan Athos Association
Sofia.
Dear Mr. Todorov, rejoice always in the Lord!
I address you with much love, and I want to thank you for your recent visit to our Holy Monastery and the interest you show in the Brotherhood.
The esteemed founder of the Balkan Athos Association, Mr. Andrei Kristov, informing him of the activities being carried out in the main temple of the Holy Monastery, expressed his wish to provide assistance through your Association. Therefore, with this monastic letter we hasten to thank you for your interest and to inform you of the following:
Our main church is the largest monastery church on St. Mount Athos, with an area of over 500 sq. m. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of its construction, it is in need of restoration and other improvement works.
Therefore, we appeal to your charitable disposition, asking you to help us in whatever way you can in carrying out the improvement works by sharing the renovation of our church with the esteemed friends of your Association. Our gratitude will be constant to you honest man and our fatherly wishes will always accompany you. I embrace you in the Lord, wish you and the families of the members of the Association good health and success in your professional endeavors and those of your chosen partners. We leave you with much love, warm wishes and gratitude.
Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Xenophon
Archimandrite Alexey (signature)
and my brothers in Christ
For its part, the Management Board of the association addresses its members, like-minded people, friends and followers with a call for stronger assistance to the monastic brotherhood in the holy Xenophon Monastery, with the aim of giving a good end to the difficult construction and repair work for the glory of God and His pleasure Saint Great Martyr George the Victorious.
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself gives us the opportunity in these days before His bright Nativity to fulfill more strongly what He commands us: " Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." (Matthew 6:19-20)
Voluntary donations can be made to the accounts of the Balkan Athos Association:
DSK bank
• BGN/BGN BIC: STSABGSF IBAN:BG90STSA93000021704160
• Euro/ EUR BIC: STSABGSF IBAN: BG91STSA93000023165641
Reason: Renovation of the church "St. George", Xenophon Monastery
We will inform you in a timely manner about the progress of the repair and the intended use of the donated funds.
The attached photos were taken at the end of November, 2022. and from them one can get an idea of the scale of the construction and repair works in the two hundred year old temple.
If you need additional information and questions, you can write to us at e-mail: [email protected]
With respect,
Valentin Todorov
Chairman of the Board
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself gives us the opportunity in these days before His bright Nativity to fulfill more strongly what He commands us: " Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." (Matthew 6:19-20)
Voluntary donations can be made to the accounts of the Balkan Athos Association:
DSK bank
• BGN/BGN BIC: STSABGSF IBAN:BG90STSA93000021704160
• Euro/ EUR BIC: STSABGSF IBAN: BG91STSA93000023165641
Reason: Renovation of the church "St. George", Xenophon Monastery
We will inform you in a timely manner about the progress of the repair and the intended use of the donated funds.
The attached photos were taken at the end of November, 2022. and from them one can get an idea of the scale of the construction and repair works in the two hundred year old temple.
If you need additional information and questions, you can write to us at e-mail: [email protected]
With respect,
Valentin Todorov
Chairman of the Board