Mount Athos Diamonitirion Permit Stamp

Greece · 1978 · 100 Drachmas

This 1978 Greek stamp features a scenic depiction of the historic Simonopetra Monastery, one of the twenty monasteries on Mount Athos. The stamp commemorates the 'Diamonitirion,' a special permit required for visitors to enter the autonomous monastic state.

Mount Athos is a unique self-governed monastic state and a spiritual center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, with a history spanning over a millennium. The Diamonitirion permit system reflects its ancient traditions and strict regulations for entry.