Archimandrite Symeon Papadopoulos was elected new abbot of the Greek Orthodox St Catherine's Monastery on Mt Sinai ...

St. Catherine's, the Christian world's oldest continuing monastery, drew international attention earlier this year because of concern that the Egyptian government might take over its sacred property.

Hellenic Police say two undercover officers posed as buyers in a 3-month sting, leading to arrests of an assistant, a ...

For more than 20 years, the Mountains have been home to the Norbertine Canonesses of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph.

Archaeologists recently uncovered a rare Christian cross at Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, linked to a monastery built ...

Thowadra Monastery in Bhutan perches at 3,400-m on a cliff in Bumthang. With no roads, poor map data, and a rugged hike required, it remains strikingly remote and deeply spiritual.

Sheriff's deputies detained an armed Alabama man who allegedly made threats against St. Michael's Abbey, prompting increased ...

Officials said they found body armor, high-capacity magazines, brass knuckles and knives in the man’s vehicle.

A 38-year-old man from Alabama reportedly in possession of high-capacity magazines, body armor, brass knuckles and knives was ...