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World’s Oldest Christian Church? Archaeologists Stumble Upon a 4th-Century Discovery
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable 4th-century octagonal church in Armenia, shedding light on the nation's early ...
Al Aqsa To Hagia Sophia: Historical Sites At Religious And Cultural Fault Lines
In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...
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Five Breathtaking Greek Island Monasteries Built on Cliffs
Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from ...
New Orthodox church rises in Colorado Springs
Immigration helped fuel the growth of America’s Orthodox churches more than a century ago. Now, it’s conversions from other ...
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Orthodox Christmas: 'The difference in dates shouldn’t be seen as a source of conflict'
Most Orthodox Churches adopted what is known as the ... Further reading: A unique Christmas for those of the Eastern Orthodox tradition In France today, I estimate that around 80% of Orthodox ...
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This Tiny Under-the-radar Island in Greece Is the Perfect Quiet Escape — and It's Just 20 Minutes From Mykonos
It's not even 6:30 a.m. and already the sun is beaming through the windows like it has something to prove. It's only ...
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Miracle of miracles
What was uniquely unveiled by the restoration of the 12th-century Saviour Transfiguration Church in PolotskThe restoration of the ...
Kadamattom Church: A ‘magical’ melting pot of history, folklore and art
It is the smell of burning candles and incense floating with the gentle breeze that greets you as you slowly climb the stone ...
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Russia comes in from the cold, with flowers blooming around Moscow in January
January in Russia conjures up images of Muscovites crunching through the snow in bulky coats -- not bunches of delicate ...
Discover the cultured way to explore your holiday destination
Cox & Kings’ specialist tours are designed for culture lovers who want to immerse themselves in the places they visit ...
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The Long Story of the Greek Orthodox Presence in the UK
which were either abandoned or the Anglican church no longer uses for various reasons. This creates a unique blend of Eastern Orthodox iconography with Gothic architecture, something unique to the UK.