Archaeologists discover an ancient Christian monastery in Egypt’s Sohag region.
Ancient Monastery Complex Discovered in Egypt A fascinating discovery has emerged in Egypt—a Christian monastery complex that offers fresh insights into monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era. This revelation was made public by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on January 6th, which detailed that the complex was unearthed at the al-Qariyya […]
Archaeologists in Israel discover gold coins at a monastery in the Judean Desert
Ancient Gold Discovered in Judean Desert Israeli archaeologists recently made a fascinating find: they uncovered ancient gold artifacts at a site where a Christian monastery once stood in the Judean Desert. This discovery was announced this month by the Coordinator of Territorial Government Activities in Israel. The treasure, which includes two gold coins and a […]
Matthew McConaughey shares how a monk friend convinced him not to live in a monastery.
Matthew McConaughey Shares His Near-Monk Life Path Matthew McConaughey recently opened up about a significant moment in his life that could have taken him down a different road. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the 56-year-old actor revealed that he seriously contemplated becoming a monk. “I spent a year in Australia in ’88-’89, and […]
How these monks constructed a large Gothic monastery through charity, miracles, and modern technology
Small everyday miracles: The story of a Wyoming monastery For over ten years, a group of Carmelite monks has been diligently constructing a 145,000-square-foot monastery in the French Gothic style, set on a sprawling 2,500-acre ranch. With images and videos of their work capturing the attention of many, Return decided to reach out and uncover […]
Monks in Wyoming utilize advanced technology to create a remarkable stone monastery two decades in the making.
A striking place of worship is close to being finished in a quaint mountain town in Wyoming. With a blend of innovative technology and a passion for traditional design, a group of Carmelite monks is working on an impressive 145,000-square-foot French Gothic monastery. “If this happens, it will be a miracle.” The plans date back […]
21 nuns flee from a devastating fire that consumed the nearly 400-year-old Bernaga Monastery in Italy
Nuns have been evacuated from an almost 400-year-old Italian monastery following a destructive fire that broke out late Saturday night, consuming numerous invaluable artifacts. As flames engulfed the Vernaga convent in La Valletta Brianza, located just outside Milan, 21 nuns living there had to flee. Nineteen of them were relocated to other religious facilities for […]
Ancient Christian cross discovered at a monastery on Sir Bani Yas island in Abu Dhabi
Rare Christian Cross Discovered in UAE A remarkable find in the United Arab Emirates has illuminated aspects of Christian history from the early days of Islam. Archaeologists recently unearthed a cross on Ir Baniyas Island, located in the Persian Gulf. This discovery was officially announced in August by the Cultural and Tourism Bureau of Abu […]
Alabama man taken into custody for reportedly threatening a California monastery with a weapon
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man from Alabama, who arrived at a California Catholic monastery armed with various weapons, including brass knuckles, knives, and body armor, after allegedly making threats. Authorities reported that Joshua Michael Richardson was taken into custody following a threatening email he sent to St. Michael’s Abbey, which contained intimidating […]
Historic monastery frequented by famous kings up for sale
Medieval Property on the Market in the UK A stunning medieval property is currently listed for sale in the UK, presenting a unique living opportunity for prospective buyers, albeit with some stipulations. Known as St. John’s Jerusalem, this historic site was originally established for a group of warrior monks called the Knights Hospitallers. It’s situated […]
Ancient books face danger due to large beetle invasion at Hungarian monastery
Benedictine Monastery Battles Bug Infestation Threatening Historical Books Over the years, countless historic books have faced danger from a surge of large bugs that, if left unchecked, could threaten these valuable records. According to reports, the Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary, a Benedictine monastery, is currently engaged in efforts to rescue books from drugstore beetles. These […]