The first online synaxis, or assembly, from Mount Athos with the Elder Archimandrite Ephraim, the Abbot of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi, with members of the Society of Mount Athos Friends in the UK, was held on Tuesday evening.
As with the previous such assemblies, this synaxis was hosted by the online platform Pemptousia.
Meanwhile, the second online assembly with the Elder Ephraim of Vatopedi with French-speaking faithful is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12, at 19.30 Athens time, or 17.30 GMT.