Considering that the action was about the illegal seizure of land by the monks, I don’t see what your point is, A.W.C. Is it that Orthodox monks are not governed by the laws of Greece, and can do as they like?

athos reinforces and perpetuates the hatred of women justified by a fictitious event of original sin. tradition is no justification for disregarding law and certainly no idea, religious or not, is above criticism.

Revolting behaviour. I refer to behaviour of the women who displayed a sophomoric immaturity and unjustifiable disrespect for the monks who live on the Holy Mountain. They combined their ignorance of Orthodox Christianity with a selfish application of contemporary feminist beliefs. I am an Orthodox Christian woman who enjoys a life filled with freedom of thought and action. I am not some mindless robot, then, when I spring to the energetic defense of the Orthodox monks on Mt. Athos. Some honest enquiry by these women into what the Holy Mountain is, and into what the Orthodox faith really teaches (as opposed to inaccurate stereotypes and distortions) could have prevented this event. The women come off looking absurd, frankly.

I seem to recall reading that there is a more intelligent reason for banning female animals, which is to do with stopping access to milk and cheese for the monks. Their diet is very ascetic and very healthy, too: without meat or dairy products, and using olive oil only 3 days a week. They allow female cats, there:-)

The ‘no female animals’ ban really shocked me ! …After all we are living in the 21st century, right ?

Hey Theriomorph.
The ‘no female animals’ ban really shocked me ! I didn’t know that before today. Not that I am saying I am more concerned about the animals than people, but the ridiculousness of this ban is shown in its full glory.

Rock ON, DD!

Thanks toomanytribbles. I will update with the Kathimerini article! Resounding silence in the Greek Press ? Why am I not surprised ?

evge! i’ve linked to you. thanks….

WOOHOO! Go girls!!