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Greek Island of Skyros Boasts Near-Deserted Beaches and Wild Ponies
Skyros, the southernmost of the Sporades, is not among the better-known Greek islands, but it has a devoted following of visitors who come back...
Holy Icons and Relics in Christian Cairo
“Behold, the Lord rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt.”
- Isaiah 19:1
On a Biblical tour of the Holy Land, one might...
The ‘Switzerland of Greece’: Majestic Lake Doxa
Lake Doxa, which is located in the lesser-known corner of Corinthia, Peloponnese, is a place of astounding beauty that has been dubbed "the Switzerland...
Five Ancient Greek Temples Turned into Churches
The interaction between the polytheistic beliefs of ancient Greece and the subsequent emergence of Christianity stands as a pivotal chapter in history. The shift...
Digenes Akritas, Hero of the Byzantine Borderlands
Digenes Akritas (Διγενής Ακρίτας) is one of the only surviving epic poems from the Byzantine/Eastern Roman Empire. It tells the story of the titular...
Greek Orthodox Holy Places of Worship in Palestine
There are several Greek Orthodox places to worship in Palestine, despite the fact that the vast majority of people living in Palestine are Muslim
The History of the Greek Orthodox Community in Northeasternmost US State
The small but thriving Greek community in Bangor, Maine, the northeasternmost state of the US, has a rich history that dates back to the...
The Greek Ghost Village of Epirus That Resisted Tyranny
Paleo Mavronoros, an abandoned village in the Greek province of Epirus, has a long history of valiant resistance to tyrannical overlords and unique beauty...
Rotunda in Thessaloniki: The Oldest Surviving Church in Greece
The Rotunda, built by Roman emperor Galerius in 306 AD, is the oldest of Thessaloniki's churches and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It was built...
Why Many Churches were Built on Top of Ancient Greek Temples
Surprisingly, many Christian churches were built on sites where ancient Greek temples once stood, and many temples were once used as churches at some...