Posts Tagged ‘Orthodox Christianity’
A Hidden Treasure: Rediscovered Images of Greece’s Medieval Monastic Communities
A long-forgotten journey to Mount Athos and Meteora in 1929 is the subject of a current photography exhibition at the Hellenic College Holy Cross, introducing audiences to one of the most “mysterious, unique, and unaltered” corners of the world.
Read MoreSacred Topography and Spiritual Tourism
The religious art and architecture of churches and monasteries draw tourists and pilgrims to the Balkan Peninsula and the Carpathian Mountains. These sacred spaces stand as monuments to the history of Christianity in Eastern Europe.
Read MoreHagia Sophia & Its Transformations
Hagia Sophia draws millions of visitors each year to experience its Byzantine art and architecture. A brief history of this rich heritage explains the alarm expressed by art historians at Hagia Sophia’s recent re-conversion into a mosque.
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