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The '''Friends of Mount Athos''' is a society formed in 1990 by people who shared a common interest for the [[monastery|monasteries]] of [[Mount Athos]]. Timothy Ware, Metropolitan [[Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia|Kallistos of Diokleia]], is the President of the society. Among its members are Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Charles, Prince of Wales, Heir Apparent to the British throne.

The object of the society, as stated on its official web page, is officially described as: 
:the advancement of education of the public in the study and knowledge of the history, culture, arts, architecture, natural history, and literature of the Orthodox monasteries of Mount Athos and the promotion of the religious and other charitable work of the Holy Community and monasteries of Mount Athos. 
In keeping with those objects, the society is empowered "to make grants, donations and other payments for the restoration or conservation of buildings or of works of art and books of educational or religious significance on Mount Athos within the above objects." To that end the society produces publications, arranges lectures, and organizes conferences and exhibitions devoted to Athonite themes.

Among the Society's publications are its annual bulletin (Friends of Mount Athos Annual Report) offering articles, book reviews and other features related to Mount Athos. It also publishes ''A Pilgrim's Guide to Mount Athos'' as well as a yearly directory of members.

==See also==
*[[Mount Athos]]
*[[Friends of Orthodoxy on Iona]]

==Source==
*[[w:Mount_Athos#The_Friends_of_Mount_Athos|Mount Athos]] ''(Section: Friends of Mount Athos)'' 

==External link==
* [http://www.athosfriends.org/ The Friends of Mount Athos] official website.

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