But a few Orthodox Christian monks remain icons of local life — so much so that when the recent weekslong swarm of near-constant earthquakes caught Father Spyridon, as he’s affectionately ...

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Raised by monks after being orphaned, he remarkably never saw a woman in his 82 years. His existence, untouched by the outside world, included never witnessing modern inventions like cars or ...

A few days ago I found a breathtaking photo essay by The Associated Press about Father Spyridon Denaxas, an Orthodox monk who since 1971 has prayed and ministered at ...

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 ...

Andrea Pistolesi Getty Images A few days ago, I found a breathtaking Associated Press photo essay about Father Spyridon Denaxas, an Orthodox monk who since 1971 has prayed and ministered at the ...