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In the third episode of the documentary series Sveta Gora: the heavenly city, the story is about the escape of the young prince Rastko Nemanjić to Athos, his monasticism, his stay in Vatopedo and the subsequent founding of Hilandar. Turbulent events from the 13th century are presented, such as the Crusader conquests and the fall of Constantinople under Latin rule, then the attempted (violent) union with the Roman Catholic Church, and the incursions of Catalan mercenaries, which together dramatically affected the life of Mount Athos. Participants: prof. dr. Vladeta Janković, dr. Bojan Miljković, hieromonk Timotej Vatopedski, prof. Radivoj Radić, Ph.D., Abbot Metodije Hilandarski, Vladan Trijić, Ph.D., prof. Dr. Tomislav Jovanović. Editor of the series: prof. dr. Mikonja Knežević Screenwriter: Nemanja Nikolić Director: Ognjen Janković Executive producer: Miloš Ratković Label and copyright: Radio Television of Serbia Any copying of video and/or audio recordings and uploading to other channels is prohibited!