点评:The Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian at Souroti is about 25 minutes drive from Thessaloniki airport. It is an awe-inspiring, peaceful sanctuary for the faithful, beautifully maintained by the nuns who work so hard to maintain the Church, St Paisios’ gravesite and the beautiful gardens.
I should like to offer our grateful thanks to the sisters who welcomed us with warmth and made us feel part of this most moving, holy site. They kindly offer all pilgrims hospitality in the form of sweet Greek delights (loukoumia) and a cold glass of water. The small shop on site is stocked with books, icons and relevant memorabilia, at affordable prices. It is well worth a visit.
I want to raise awareness, if it is needed, on two issues:
Firstly, the climb from the car park to the Monastery is challenging, so you will need appropriate footwear. People with mobility difficulties may call ahead and ask for permission to be dropped off and picked up very near the entrance.
Secondly everyone, including children, must be dressed as befits a place of worship. The dress code is clearly detailed on the monastery’s website and, rightly so, will be implemented by the sisters, making no exceptions. It is up to each individual to dress with decorum and not the nuns’ duty to provide visitors with wraps to cover themselves up.
翻译:位于苏罗蒂的圣约翰神学家修道院距离塞萨洛尼基机场约25分钟车程。对于信徒而言,这里是一片令人肃然起敬且宁静祥和的圣地。修女们辛勤工作,精心维护着教堂、圣帕伊西奥斯的墓址以及美丽的花园。
在此,我要向那些热情款待我们、让我们感觉自己也是这片神圣之地一份子的修女们表达最诚挚的谢意。他们热情好客,为所有朝圣者提供美味的希腊甜点(卢库米亚)以及一杯冰水。修道院内的小商店里备有各种书籍、圣像及相关纪念品,价格也很亲民。值得一去。
如有必要,我想提请大家注意两个问题:
首先,从停车场到修道院的路途颇为艰难,因此需要穿着合适的鞋履。行动不便的人士可以提前打电话,请求允许在离入口很近的地方下车或上车。
其次,所有人,包括儿童,都必须穿着符合宗教场所要求的服装。着装规范在修道院的网站上有明确说明,修女们也会严格执行这一规定,毫无例外。衣着得体是每位访客的责任,而非由修女们负责为访客提供遮羞的衣物。