I never realised that there were so many Islamic sites in Spain until I headed to Andalusia last April. Spain has a rich Islamic heritage due to its historical connections with Al-Andalus (hence the name Andalusia for the autonomous community along the Southern coast), the Muslim-ruled territory that existed on the Iberian Peninsula from the […]
Category Archives: Templeseeking
09
Jun
Jun
When you think about Greece and Greek history, you imagine the Greek monuments such as the Parthenon and the temple of Zeus. It may surprise you to hear that there is actually a sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods in Nea Makri, which lies on the coast to the East of Athens, the Greek Capital. Interestingly, […]
08
Jun
Jun
This week, I’m here in Nea Makri, Greece, finding out about St. Ephraim (St. Ephrem) at the nearby monastery. St Ephraim, also known as St. Ephraim the New Martyr, was a Christian Saint and martyr who is said to have lived from 1384 to 1426. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church […]