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, […]
Category Archives: Templeseeking
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 […]
14
Mar
Mar
Seville is one of my favourite Spanish cites! You can’t go wrong with the weather, the tapas and of course, the awe inspiring architecture. One thing that you absolutely have to book is the Seville Alcazar and cathedral tour – do NOT go to Seville and miss this! Today, I’m going to show you why. […]