A Greek Orthodox monk on Mount Athos, the center of Orthodox monasticism, died at the age of 82 without ever seeing a woman.

A court ruling in Egypt about St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai has sparked grave concern within the Greek Orthodox Church about religious freedom.

Each year on this day, July 12, the Greek Orthodox faithful honor Saint Paisios, one of the most beloved figures in the Church.

Allegations that Egypt was confiscating the Greek Orthodox monastery appeared to have become a thorny issue between Egypt and Greece, drawing high-level diplomatic responses.

Clinging to a Greek cliff, this monastery welcomes people from around the world. No women allowed 12 hours, 5 minutes ago by Costas Kantouris, Associated Press ...

St. Catherine’s Monastery, which is inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks in Egypt, is considered to be the world’s oldest continuously operating Christian monastery.

As a Greek delegation prepares to arrive in Cairo on Wednesday to resolve tensions over the fate of St Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, Ahram Online examines how the controversy surrounding one ...

A look at two Holy Week services at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church. Orthodox Christians use a different calendar and celebrate Easter this Sunday. During the Passion service on Holy Thursday ...

The future of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula remains a source of controversy with tensions rising after a recent court ruling.

CAIRO: Egypt and Greece sought to ease tensions over the historic St Catherine’s monastery in the Sinai peninsula on Friday after a controversial court ruling said it sat on state-owned land.

Run by the Little Brothers (and Sisters) of the Divine Compassion in affiliation with the Greek Orthodox Church, the monastery strives to create a home away from home atmosphere for men and help them ...