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Byzantine-Era Monastery with Unique Greek Mosaic Discovered in Southern Israel

A 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era monastery has been discovered in southern Israel, featuring a remarkable mosaic with an ancient Greek inscription from…

15 January 2025

Archaeologists Uncover Large Byzantine Settlement and Monastery with Greek Inscription Near Kiryat Gat

A large Roman-Byzantine settlement and monastery, complete with a mosaic floor bearing a Greek biblical inscription, has been unearthed near…

7 January 2025

The Monastery of Agios Nektarios: A Haven of Faith on Aegina Island

Nestled on the picturesque island of Aegina, the Monastery of Agios Nektarios stands as a beacon of faith and healing.…

9 November 2024

Òssios Loukás best preserved monastery in Greece

On your way up to the slopes of Mt. Parnassos and the archaeological site of Delphi, about 13 km before…

19 October 2024

Byzantine Monastery of Chora in Istanbul Converted into Mosque

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally opened a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque on Monday, four years…

6 May 2024

Unexplored places: The unknown monasteries of Mt. Grammos

Monasteries and churches are a destination of inexhaustible beauty. One can never tire of Mount Grammos due to its untouched…

3 May 2024

A Virtual Tour of the Holy Monastery of Hosios Loukas of Steiriotis

The Holy Monastery of Hosios Loukas of Steiriotis in Boeotia, a major site for world Christian art and included in…

3 May 2024

Mariam Soulakiotis: The Evil Nun Who Turned A Monastery Into A House Of Horrors

In 1950, a Greek village found itself in the middle of one of the most horrifying cases imaginable. Mariam Soulakiotis,…

3 April 2024

First Zen Monastery Coming to Greece

In a pioneering endeavour, Konstantinos Sgoumpopoulos, a Zen abbot, shipping magnate, and real estate tycoon, is financing the construction of…

19 March 2024

Stolen Greek Monastery Manuscripts Reveal 16th Century Massacre

Recovered manuscripts from the 16th century shed light on the turbulent history of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Ikosifoinissa in…

15 March 2024

Five of the most beautiful monasteries nestled in Greek nature

An excursion to Hosios Loukas, the Monastery of Prodromos, the Mega Spileo Monastery, the Monastery of Agios Dimitrios Avgou and…

13 March 2024

Bodies of Australian couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Found Near Greek Monastery

In a grim turn of events, the remains of the missing Australian couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were discovered…

29 February 2024

Greek Ties Bind: Camilla Honours Late King Constantine of Greece as Charles Steps Back

In a significant moment indicating King Charles's withdrawal from public engagements, Queen Camilla will represent the royal family at a…

23 February 2024

The awe-inspiring Avgo Monastery

Beginning the journey from the village of Didyma, having scaled the slopes, and after an 8 kilometre drive on a…

17 February 2024

The Byzantine Antiquity of Mount Athos and Orthodoxy

The most prominent of all Orthodox faiths commences at the sacred Monasteries of Agion Oros, where Mount Athos protrudes amongst…

5 February 2024

Boeotia: Two nuns tragically died from a fire in a monastery

The monastery of Agios Nikolaos was blocked by snow - Believers were worried when the 77-year-old woman did not answer…

2 February 2024

Òssios Loukás best preserved monastery in Greece

On your way up to the slopes of Mt. Parnassos and the archaeological site of Delphi, about 13 km before…

19 October 2023

Turkey finally grants permission for liturgy at Panagia Sumela on August 15

With a new announcement issued a little while ago, the Ecumenical Patriarchate informs that the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated…

26 July 2023

Monk in Aigio: "I will not let the monastery burn"

Residents and visitors have experienced difficulty since Sunday afternoon in the area of Aigio, where a large fire is ongoing…

24 July 2023

Agios Nikolaos Sintza: The monastery emerging from an imposing cave in Arcadia

The image of Agios Nikolaos Sintzas is truly imposing for anyone who sees it for the first time, even from…

5 April 2023

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