Monastery

Vast desert complex reveals how early Christians lived together

Researchers described the settlement as aligned with the early traditions of Saint Anthony the Great and Saint Pachomius the Great.

The second-largest monastic cluster in Christian monastic history.
The goods that were being trafficked.

Undercover officers pose as buyers in €200K deal, arresting 63-year-old abbot in Greek monastery

A Christian cross discovered on an island in Abu Dhabi.

1,400-year-old Christian cross unearthed in UAE desert monastery

 People's Liberation Army PLA members, carry an injured person near Sagaing Region in Myanmar November 23, 2023

Attack on monastery in Myanmar's Sagaing kills at least 23, witnesses say


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,'

 Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos.

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.

 View of Cape Cilvarda.

‘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.

 Gregoriat monastery in Holy Mount Athos.

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.

 A general view shows part of the exterior of St. Catherine's monastery in south Sinai, Egypt, March 7, 2019.

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.

 1,600-year-old masterpiece monastery mosaic opens to public after preservation efforts.

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.

 Byzantine monastery and farmhouse found in Northern Negev reveal monastic life in the desert.

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.

 Centuries-old graffiti documents Bulgarian pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

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.

 Stralsund, Katharinenkloster.