Reference profile
- Type
- place
- Greek name
- Καρυές
Athos Atlas · verified
Karyes
Karyes is the capital of Mount Athos and the seat of the Holy Community, where representatives of the twenty monasteries meet.
Evidence current
Sources and verification
confirmedEvidence A
Karyes is the administrative capital of Mount Athos and the seat of the Holy Community, where the monasteries are represented in central administration.
- Information for pilgrims to Mount AthosMount Athos Center · institutional
- Karyes: Capital and Spiritual Center of Mount AthosMount Athos independent guide · independent-specialist
- Holy Community of Mount AthosMount Athos independent guide · independent-specialist
Verified: 2026-09-14 · Review after: 2027-09-14
confirmedEvidence A
The Holy Community is based in Karyes and represents the twenty monasteries in the central administration of Mount Athos.
- Information for pilgrims to Mount AthosMount Athos Center · institutional
- Holy Community of Mount AthosMount Athos independent guide · independent-specialist
Verified: 2026-09-14 · Review after: 2027-09-14
Editorial profile
Karyes is the capital of Mount Athos and the seat of the Holy Community, where representatives of the twenty monasteries meet.
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