It was the feast of the Dormition on the 15th of August of the year 1985. While the vigil at Iberian had advanced, at 3 am there was news that the area of Kalagia was on fire near the monasteries of Stavronikitia and Koutloumousiou.
Many monks and lay people went but they could do nothing. The wind that was blowing strongly spread the fire quickly. It also crossed the Stavronikitia road.
Many monks and lay people went but they could do nothing. The wind that was blowing strongly spread the fire quickly. It also crossed the Stavronikitia road.
The severe drought and vegetation of the area have made the fire spread more easily.
The Bishop also came to the vigil with the holy relics. It continued to burn until morning. When it dawned, the air planes came, but again they couldn't extinguish it. Then the Iberians interrupted the vigil and made a request to the Holy Virgin Lady Theotokos. Her response was quick and miraculous and Her miracle was great.
Immediately a torrential rain broke out that immediately extinguished the fire. And the miracle was that in orther parts of Mount Athos, it did not rain a drop.
Photo, Monastery of Koutloumousiou, wiki
Source: Mt. Athos
Source: Mt. Athos
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