Preparing lunch

Icon painter, Ayia Varvara monastery

 The monastery of St. Barbara which is situated in the foothills of Stavrovouni (Mountain of the Cross) belongs to the monastery of the Holy Cross which is at the very top of the mountain. It is at St. Barbara that most of the activity is to be seen. The monks I have known over many years have been very hospitable. They invariably offered visitors refreshments and often invited them to partake of their frugal meals.