Monastery
Mel Gibson: 'Never felt such a strong connection to God' at Mount Athos monastery retreat
It is speculated that Gibson's visit to the Hilandar monastery is connected to the continuation of 'The Passion of the Christ,'
Visitors hiked a tortuous cliff-top trail to a 11th-century monastery -- to barbecue, vandalize
‘The heart of Orthodox monasticism’: Historic monasteries on Mount Athos damaged by earthquakes
Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling
1,600-year-old masterpiece monastery mosaic opens to public after preservation efforts
Featuring 55 intricate medallions, the 1,600-year-old mosaic depicts hunting scenes, animals, mythological figures, and daily life.
Byzantine monastery in Northern Negev reveals monastic life in the desert
Archaeologists uncover rare Byzantine-era structures near Beersheba, including a monastery, winepress, and burials.
Centuries-old graffiti documents Bulgarian pilgrimage to Jerusalem
A photographic survey revealed dozens of Bulgarian inscriptions in Greek Orthodox monasteries across Jerusalem’s Old City.
Medieval wall paintings depicting unicorn hunt uncovered in Stralsund's Catherine Monastery
According to director Maren Heun, the wall paintings date from around 1500 and are of very high quality.
