For more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in an island monastery carved into a seaside cliff that’s little changed since its founding more ...

Hermosa Beach Mayor Dean Francois underscored his theme of “Connect, Collaborate and Celebrate” by honoring resident ...

I found a breathtaking photo essay by The Associated Press about Father Spyridon Denaxas, an Orthodox monk who since 1971 has prayed and ministered at the gleaming white Panagia Hozoviotissa monastery ...

All the monk could think about was making his way back to Amorgos to support the residents. “I wanted to be here with my ...

On the Greek island of Amorgos, nestled within a cliffside monastery seemingly untouched by time, Father Spyridon Denaxas stands as a steadfast symbol of faith and community. For more than 50 years he ...

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Devon, with its stunning 500 miles of coastline and impressive Blue Flag beaches, is a magnet for sun-seekers and ocean lovers. However, not all spots are safe for taking a dip, as the Environment ...

Devon's breathtaking 500-mile coastline and pristine Blue Flag beaches draw countless visitors each year. However, beachgoers are being warned that not all areas are safe for swimming, as the ...

In this picture with a slow shutter speed is seen the cliffside Hozoviotissa Monastery under the starry night sky on the island of Amorgos, Greece, Thursday, March 27 , 2025. (AP Photo/Petros ...

AMORGOS, Greece (AP) — For more than a millennium, Orthodox Christian monks have woken up in the predawn darkness to start their day with prayer at the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery, built high ...

AMORGOS, Greece (AP) — For more than 50 years ... and other Aegean islands like nearby Santorini are wrestling with the massive growth of tourism focused far more on beaches than churches. But a few ...