Madingley 2026: A weekend of learning and friendship

The Friends of Mount Athos’ Twelfth Residential Conference, Holy Beauty: Art and Iconography on Mount Athos, brought together distinguished speakers, scholars and friends for a richly rewarding weekend of learning, reflection and fellowship at Madingley Hall, Cambridge. Through a programme of inspiring lectures, discussions and worship, participants explored the profound spiritual and artistic heritage of Mount Athos. The initial photographic reflections below capture something of the beauty, warmth and atmosphere of a memorable weekend, preserving moments of shared discovery, friendship and contemplation. Further coverage will be provided in our next newsletter, in our annual report and the full conference proceedings will be published in the near future.

Photos provided by Father Maximos Constas, Vanessa de Obaldia and Chris Thomas.