Monarch’s favoured liturgical artist repairs Greek Orthodox chapel at Scottish castle that is home to the popular BBC reality ...

Irene of Athens was the first Greek-Roman empress to wield power as a sole ruler of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.

As Catholic Christians, we are taught to forgive others, to reconcile with our neighbor, to seek out amicable ways to end grudges and angry separations; yet we have been part of a grudge ...

When embarking on a tour of Romania, the breathtaking landscapes and historical architecture often steal the spotlight. But ...

Women played diverse and influential roles in the Byzantine Empire that extended far beyond the domestic affairs of each family.

While Spielberg and Coen are household names, the Condoleon brothers are looking to make their own mark with the mid-March ...

One Balkan city has recently been crowned the most affordable destination in Europe by hospitality group Accor. Sofia, the ...

Built in 1848, this Orthodox church is full of frescoes and icons for visitors to see ... on a spot that has seen churches since the first Byzantine one in the 8th century. Make sure to see ...

1 To this day, the Greek Orthodox Christians venerate a wellspring of Nazareth ... in her hand is dated back to the seventh century (Milano, ivory cover). The Byzantine mosaic portraying the ...

Orthodox faithful hike 300 steps to reach Panagia Tsambika monastery and its chapel atop a lofty peak. At a newer monastery nearby, women hang votives around an icon of the Virgin, believing it ...