Monastery

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

Stunning gypsum artifact reveals ancient faith, cultural exchange, and peaceful coexistence on Sir Bani Yas Island.

A Christian cross discovered on an island in Abu Dhabi.
 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

 Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos.

Mel Gibson: 'Never felt such a strong connection to God' at Mount Athos monastery retreat

 View of Cape Cilvarda.

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

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.