The Monastery of Paleokastro (or "Old Castle ... There is a trail along the ridge that you can follow to Church of Panagia Eleimonitria – Moroergo; it takes around 45 minutes to complete ...

The Monastery of Jerónimos or the Jerónimos Monastery, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lisbon's Belém district. Exemplifying Portugal's Manueline style – a highly ornate style of ...

In past centuries, Greek monks tried to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect themselves from bandits, invaders, and conquerors. On islands, ...

Turkey has forbidden the liturgy at the historic Orthodox monastery of Panagia Soumela, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, on the August 15th religious holiday. Instead, it has allowed a liturgy to take ...

The Abbess of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, Thapsana, Paros – Nun Makrina, and the sisters in Christ 24. The Abbess of the Holy Monastery of St John the Forerunner, Pyrgetos, Larissa, ...

Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing ways to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Both Trump and Zelenskyy ...

Works being carried out as part of an Israel Land Authority development have unearthed Byzantine-era buildings, including a monastery withe a "unique" mosaic floor, built on a site that shows signs of ...

The historic Monastery of Panagia Tourliani with its intricate carvings and striking marble bell tower serves as the village's heart. Plus, the surrounding tavernas dish out local delicacies in ...

Nous Santorini offers experiences like private tours of the capital, Fira. // Photograph from iStock Further inland is the monastery of Panagia Evangelistria (Annunciation of the Virgin), one of the ...