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The Greek Orthodox Monk Cruising Through Chicago in a Velomobile
A Greek Orthodox monk is cruising through Chicago in a velomobile, a pedal-powered contraption, that looks like a giant green-and-yellow popsicle on wheels.
The sight of Father Ephraim on his recumbent bicycle with a full enclosure, streaking down a bustling...
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The Greek Orthodox Monk Who Died Without Ever Seeing a Woman
A Greek Orthodox monk on Mount Athos, the center of Orthodox monasticism, died at the age of 82 without ever seeing a woman. This is the story of Michael Tolotos. Born around 1856, Tolotos faced a tragic start to...
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The Greek Orthodox Monk Who Established 19 Monasteries in America
The story of a Greek Orthodox monk who established 19 monasteries in North America is an epic of devotion to his faith and determination to achieve what others would find impossible.
Elder Ephraim, also known as Ioannis Moraitis, was the...