Nestorius had seen this coming and had requested and received permission to retire to his former monastery. He never backed down, maintaining that he had been the orthodox one all along. The condemnation of Nestorius and the official anathematization of his teachings led to a major split, natur...
Based on name statistics in Greece, these 10 Greek names for girls are among the most popular and common in Greece. You won’t go wrong choosing one of these top picks. 1.Maria.Originally aHebrew girls’ name, more commonly spelled as Mary in the Bible, Maria is the Latin version of ...
We could put up a catalog of small discoveries and big memories from this year’s trip. I particularly remember visiting the astonishing church of a long-gone monastery on the mountain high above Mariolota, and realizing that we could see our breath inside. Outside, the temps were probably ...
The island offers spectacular hiking opportunities, including trails leading to the ancient monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa set on a dramatic cliff-top. Anafi’s slow pace of life and traditional architecture provide a perfect backdrop for a peaceful retreat. Nisyros is a volcanic island that ...
to the Cave of the Apocalypse and, beyond that to the 600 meter peak with the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian. Here is a communal sink used by the monks. See thededicated pagefor toilets, urinals, and another sink at the Cave of the Apocalypse, and toilets at the monastery. ...
Monastery of Saint John the Theologian on Patmos Island Patmos Island is known as the "Holy Island" and the "Jerusalem of the Aegean" because it is believed that Saint John was exiled here by Roman Emperor Domitian. The island has two sites designated on theUNESCO World Heritage List: the...
Boasting great beaches and traditional eateries, Symi is alsohome to some beautiful monasteries, most notably Panormiti Monastery, which houses a miraculous icon of the Archangel Michael (one of four in the Dodecanese). The monastery also has guest rooms. Three days there is as restful as a ...
shops and restaurants. The Old Town is bookended by two fortresses that were originally built to protect the islanders from Ottoman sieges. On ethereal Patmos, visit the Monastery of St John the Theologian, and see the grotto where the saint received his apocalypt...
(12thc.) with unique mosaics, theKaisarianiMonastery(5 km. east), which was founded in the 2ndcentury, theTemple of Poseidon(5thc. B.C.) on CapeSounion(58 km. south), following a wonderful route along the coast, the area of the battle of Marathon (490 B.C.) with the Tomb of ...
Visit The Most Important Monastery On The Island TheQatari Monastery is the most important monasteryon the island and a symbol of the religious life of its inhabitants. It is situated about 10 miles from Vathi, the center of the island, nearly 2,000 feet above sea level. The earthquake of...