According to legend, it was St. Mark who introduced Christianity to Egypt, and it was here that Africa's first Christian church – the Coptic Church of Egypt – thrived. To learn more about ...

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat has unveiled a temporary exhibition under the theme “The ...

What many of us may not know is that many of our favorite holiday flavors and traditions owe much to the centuries-old contributions of monastic communities. For centuries, monasteries have been hubs ...

BEIJING (Reuters) - At least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic centres were severely damaged in Tibet with an unknown number of monks and nuns hurt, according to the few state media reports on the ...

This scholarly work is a valuable contribution to the overall history of monasticism in Ireland as it explores “the hidden years” of that tradition, following its much vaunted “golden age” ...

Arunachal Pradesh is called the 'Land of Monasteries' because it has many beautiful and peaceful Buddhist monasteries that attract people from all over. Tap to read in detail.

Stephane Rene who is the only exponent of this sacred artistic tradition in the West. The Coptic icon is the direct heir to the spirituality of the Desert Fathers who were the first Christian Monks ...

Former convents and monasteries are a popular choice for many travelers looking for unique, historically significant accommodations. These once-humble buildings now serve as five-star spas and hotels.

At least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic centers were severely damaged in Tibet, with an unknown number of monks and nuns hurt, according to the few state media reports on the damage to religious ...