Karmilio Oros
Karmilio Oros (Greek: Καρμήλιο Όρος or Καρμύλιο Όρος; also known as Prophet Elijah or Profitis Ilias (Προφήτης Ηλίας) on some maps) is a peak at the southern end of the Athos peninsula. Its summit is 887 metres above sea level.[2][1] It is named after Mount Carmel.


Karmilio Oros | |
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Mount Carmel Καρμήλιο Όρος | |
![]() View of Karmilio Oros as seen along the footpath from Stavros to the Skete of Saint Anne | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
Prominence | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
Coordinates | 40.1290864°N 24.3113586°E[1] |
Naming | |
Etymology | Mount Carmel |
Geography | |
![]() ![]() Karmilio Oros | |
Country | Greece |
Region | Mount Athos |
Climbing | |
Normal route | From the Skete of St. Basil or Stavros |
Access | Men only |
The peak can be reached via footpaths from the Hermitage of Saint Basil. The peak lies directly to the northeast of the Skete of St. Basil.[3]: 68 The Holy Chapel of the Holy Glorious Prophet Elijah (Ιερόν Παρεκκλήσιον Αγίου ενδόξου Προφήτου Ηλιού; 40.187602°N 24.292176°E) and some radio towers sit on top of the peak. A footpath connects the skete to the peak, as well as with the Stavros junction, where there are footpaths that lead to the Skete of St. Anne, Kerasia, and Great Lavra.[4]
In literature
The peak has been mentioned in medieval Byzantine texts, including in the Life of Maximos the Hutburner by Theophanes of Vatopedi, which gives the name of the peak as Karmelion (Καρμήλιον).[5]
References
- "Node: Προφήτης Ηλίας (6608836612)". OpenStreetMap. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- Howorth, Peter (2022). Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain. Filathonites. ISBN 978-0-473-41386-6.
- Lilios, Loukas K. (2017). Mount Athos: Pilgrimage to "The Garden of Virgin Mary". Translated by Konstantina, Vlachoutsakou. Livadia: Lilios Publishers. ISBN 978-618-81848-6-2.
- Thomas, Chris and Howorth, Peter (2022). Encounters on the Holy Mountain. ISBN 978-2-503-58911-4.
- Greenfield, Richard P. H.; Talbot, Alice-Mary Maffry (2016). Holy Men of Mount Athos. Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. Vol. 40. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. p. 479. ISBN 978-0-674-08876-4.
