The peninsula in northern Greece is no stranger to non-Greeks: of the 20 monasteries, one is Russian, one is Bulgarian and one is Serbian, and the presence of monks from other nations is not unusual.

Clinging almost impossibly to a sheer cliff in northern Greece, the Monastery of Simonos Petra, also known as Simonopetra — ...

Mount Athos, a verdant peninsula in northern Greece, has been a center of Christian Orthodox monasticism for more than 1,000 ...

Indra also known as Sakra in the Vedas is the leader of the Devas or gods and the lord of Svargaloka or heaven He is the God of rain and thunderstorms but at the same time renowned for his notorious w ...

Easily recognizable as the elephantdeity riding a mouse Ganesha is arguably he most popular Hindu God and one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism The son of Shiva and Parv ...

Explore Ephesus, a cruise port attraction! Top things to do in Ephesus with our comprehensive guide for an unforgettable ...

The big issue here is what that cross necklace means when it is worn by blonde women who are members of the Donald Trump team. Is this a matter of religious faith or political identity?

Our curated guide to fairs and festivals, concerts and performances, art fairs, and Independence Day celebrations.

Fifth-grade students competed in a contest to design jewelry for their moms ahead of Mother's Day. Helen Talada, 11, is getting the chance to give her mother a Mother's Day gift she'll never forget.

Pope Leo XIV adorned a bright red shoulder cover and ornate stole during his introduction on May 8, a contrast from Pope ...

Meghan Markle is under fire after admitting she’s had a nanny for five years — just weeks after saying being a working mother ...

Seen on influencers, pop stars and White House staff, cross necklaces are popping up everywhere. By Misty White Sidell When Arianna Salerno first moved to Washington, D.C., in 2022 to attend ...