Uncommon 18th century decorative tiles found under Polish monastery in Chełm
Exciting Archaeological Discovery in Poland Archaeologists have recently found some remarkable artifacts beneath historic monasteries in Poland, offering a fascinating glimpse into life during the 18th century. This find, situated about 40 miles east of Lublin, is near the Cathedral of the Birth of the Virgin Mary in Chem. The medieval church itself was established […]
Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 1,500-Year-Old Monastery with Bible Verse from Deuteronomy
Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old monastery with a wine press and a colorful mosaic floor featuring famous passages from the book of Deuteronomy. Archaeologists say the monastery dates back to the 5th century AD and is the most important archaeological site from the Roman and Byzantine eras discovered in the region. It was discovered […]
3 monks killed in South Africa monastery attack, Coptic Orthodox Church says
Three monks belonging to Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church were killed in an attack on a monastery in South Africa on Tuesday. The attacks occurred at the Monastery of St. Mark the Apostle and St. Samuel the Confessor. The Coptic Orthodox Church identified the monks as Friars Hegumen Takra El Samueli, Friars Yostos Ava Markos, and […]
Ancient ‘Christ Tattoo’ Discovered on 1,300-Year-Old Body Near Sudan Monastery
Scientists in Sudan have discovered a 1,300-year-old body with Christian tattoos referencing the Bible near an ancient monastery. The discovery was made by Kari A. Guilbeau of Purdue University, who examined the remains in the laboratory of the Center for Polish Mediterranean Archeology at the University of Warsaw. The body was discovered in a burial […]