The Daphni Monastery in Athens is one of the greatest Byzantine masterpieces and an example of architecture and religious iconography.

St. Nicholas Monastery in Xanthi, Greece reveals breathtaking architecture, deep spiritual history, and serene surroundings that make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking faith, culture, ...

Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from ...

The monastery was originally dedicated to the memory of the fourth-century ascetic Bishoi [Pshoi], but in the 1990s the church was additionally dedicated to his contemporary Bigol [Pcol]. For these ...

Dominating the skyline of Lhasa, the Potala Palace—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—stands as a magnificent symbol of Tibetan spirituality and architecture. Rising to an elevation of 3,750 meters and ...

Introduction : encountering the monastery -- In search of "Drunken Peacocks" : mapping monastic histories from forest to state -- Inscribing asceticism : epigraphic practices and the materiality of ...

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