including converts from non-Orthodox nations. The monastery is one of 20 in the autonomous all-male monastic community of Mount Athos, known in Greek as Agion Oros, or Holy Mountain. The peninsula ...

Also known as Simonopetra or Simon’s Rock, the Christian Orthodox monastery transcends country-based branches of the faith by embracing monks from across the world, including converts from non ...

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Simonopetra, or the Simonos Petra Monastery, home ...

including converts from non-Orthodox nations. The monastery is one of 20 in the autonomous all-male monastic community of Mount Athos, known in Greek as Agion Oros, or Holy Mountain. The peninsula is ...

As a deeply religious country, Greek employees are allowed to observe many Catholic and Orthodox holidays. Many Greek municipalities observe what is known as “Name Day” or “Liberation Day” in honor of ...