On the Greek island of Amorgos, nestled within a cliffside monastery seemingly untouched by time, Father Spyridon Denaxas stands as a steadfast symbol of faith and community. For more than 50 ...

Starting well before dawn in a tiny, dark chapel, the Orthodox Christian monk prays to the icon of the Virgin Mary that gives its name to the whitewashed complex perched between sky and sea ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. A few days ago, I found a breathtaking Associated Press photo essay about Father ...

However, Amorgos is holding onto its spiritual roots. The island's Orthodox Christian monks, particularly Father Spyridon, remain deeply revered figures in the local community. That reverence was ...