Feast of the Ascension of the Lord (Esphigmenou Monastery)Ανάληψη του Κυρίου (Ιερά Μονή Εσφιγμένου)

Esphigmenou Monastery observes the Ascension of Christ (40 days after Easter) with a special Divine Liturgy. In recent years (e.g. May 2024), an archbishop celebrated the feast in the monastery’s representative quarters due to ongoing occupation 1 2. Attendees experience festive liturgy and a communal meal.

The Ascension (Analipseos) is one of the Great Feasts. On Athos, it usually draws monks and Orthodox pilgrims wearing vestments to church. Hymns like 'Thou art gone up in glory, O Christ our God' are central. It connects to Athos’ theme of Christ’s heavenly guard over the monastic state.