Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Rousanou Monastery was founded in the 14th century and is one of six still in use in the Meteora region. Photograph by ...

A Jewish rabbi’s son, Father Theoklitos, was ordained an Orthodox deacon at Meteora, Greece, during the Divine Liturgy in ...

Explore the breathtaking landscape and rich history of Meteora, Greece, famed for its majestic monasteries nestled atop ...

This story appears in the March 2020 issue of National Geographic magazine. The monasteries of Meteora, Greece, are marvels of engineering. Perched atop sandstone cliffs, with monastic cells hidden in ...

Why it matters: Greece’s lesser-known islands and monasteries offer a rare blend of culture, history, and serenity away from tourist crowds. Who will love it: Ideal for travelers seeking authentic ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). As the sun sinks towards the serrated horizon of the distant Pindus Mountains, the assembled congregation grows quiet. There are ...