There is nothing unusual about turning a corner in West Virginia's maze of rough mountain roads and seeing churches with ...

Egypt began to transition to Christianity shortly after the turn of the first century C.E., and by the fifth century, it was a hub of Coptic art and culture. A Coptic monastery discovered at the ...

Karan Mahajan’s new novel, “The Complex,” tracks the fortunes of a political family in a rapidly changing India. By Jonathan Dee Jonathan Dee is the author of eight novels, most recently “Sugar Street ...

From the dramatic hilltop setting of Thiksey Monastery to the ancient murals of Tabo Monastery, these monasteries showcase India’s rich Buddhist heritage and stunning Himalayan landscapes. India's ...

Armenia, located in the highlands of West Asia, has just become easier to visit for Europeans. The country of windswept peaks, medieval stone monasteries and a capital city of monumental architecture ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Homeboy Industries acquired the historic Monastery of the Angels to convert it into a 60-bed treatment facility.

Geghard Monastery in Armenia houses a natural eternal flame that emits light without burning, drawing thousands of pilgrims who believe it heals and blesses. The phenomenon is seen as a divine miracle ...

An ancient Christian monastic complex was recently uncovered in Egypt — shedding new light on monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For nearly 70 years, people from around the world visited St. Benedict’s Monastery in Old Snowmass, a place many called “a sanctuary,” “a sacred valley” and ...