Initial reports that the centuries-old St. Catherine's Monastery would be closed were denied, but Orthodox leaders remain ...

A court ruling in Egypt about St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai has sparked grave concern within the Greek Orthodox Church ...

A stunning Byzantine-era artwork from a Christian monastery in Israel was recently presented to the public for the first time ...

These Mediterranean islands are also home to intriguing historical sights, warm and hospitable locals, and scrumptious foods. Sadly, most tourists follow a Greece Itinerary that only takes them to ...

The Trappists monks at Mepkin Abbey planned the new Meditation Garden of Truth and Reconciliation after discovering unmarked ...

In a heartfelt tribute to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 90th birthday and in celebration of the ...

When one thinks of white, marble art and clear, cerulean waters of Tinos island, Greece comes to mind. The two are synonymous ...

A Russian Orthodox church on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives is the unlikely final resting place for Princess Alice of Battenberg ...

Whether you’re keen to see, be seen, go wild or wind down, you’ll find hotels for all on this chic and sophisticated Greek ...

MOUNT ATHOS, Greece (AP) — The medieval monastery clings almost impossibly to sheer cliffs high above the shimmering ...

India, with its rich spiritual heritage, is home to some of the world’s most ancient monasteries which are steeped in history. These monasteries are set in remote mountains, desert valleys ...

Tinos has always been considered the most spiritual island ... The dominating sequence of arches pays homage to the renowned Ursulines monastery, considered among the best Mediterranean institutions ...