Athos

The Athos peninsula in Greece is one of Europes last secrets Over 2000 monks live on Athos cut off from the outside world Access is denied to women tourists are not welcome Only workers and pilgrims can obtain a visa The Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain attracts people who feel like they are missing something from their modern lives With the help of three Athos monks Athos A Taste of Heaven tells the story of the island and its inhabitants in a unique filmed diary style The films guiding theme is the path we as people have to find and follow each and everyone for themselves First we must heal our own souls only then we can help others is one of Father Galaktions core messages He lives as a hermit on the holy mountain Not all monks however live as secluded and demure as Father Galaktion The film team is also received by Father Epiphanios a gifted and poetic cook who certainly does not disdain the pleasures of life