Women are neither allowed to visit nor reside in Hilandar, not even on the territory of Mount Athos. Empress Jelena, emperor Dusan's wife, was an exception. An outbreak of plague in the Balkans forced her to seek refuge on Athos, but she never entered Hilandar or step on Athos land. All the time, she was carried. It was in 1347 when Athos was within the boundaries of the Serbian Empire.
Updated Apr 2, 2004
In monastery from the grave of the Saint Simeon grow Wines old more then 600 years.It helps the women who cannot have children to become it.
Updated Jan 13, 2004
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