Monastery
Nine killed, historic 975-year-old monastery set on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks
"A brutal assault on our people and our heritage. This is the true face of Russia's Orthodox values," Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on X.
Vast desert complex reveals how early Christians lived together
Undercover officers pose as buyers in €200K deal, arresting 63-year-old abbot in Greek monastery
1,400-year-old Christian cross unearthed in UAE desert monastery
Attack on monastery in Myanmar's Sagaing kills at least 23, witnesses say
At least 23 confirmed dead, including four children, after a possible airstrike hit a monastary in the Sagaing region of Myanmar.
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
Visitors used stones from the historic building to make a barbecue.
‘The heart of Orthodox monasticism’: Historic monasteries on Mount Athos damaged by earthquakes
Damage reported at Xenophontos, Dochiariou, and Simonopetra monasteries; centuries-old frescoes affected.
Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling
St Catherine's is a sprawling complex, and according to tradition, it was built around a burning bush where God was said to have spoken to Moses as described in the Book of Exodus.
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.
