In the midst of the Arizona desert, near the town of Florence, lies a Greek Orthodox Monastery dedicated to St. Anthony. The complex –a total of seven churches– is more than impressive in the surrounding desert. The Monastery was established in 1995 by six Greek monks. Greek is still being spoken by both monks and stuff. Life at St. Anthony’s follows monasticism as practiced in Mount Athos in northern Greece. A vegetable garden, a small vineyard, citrus orchards, and an olive grove dot the landscape. An elaborate system of gardens, pathways, and gazebos with Spanish fountains truly render the monastery and its extensive grounds an oasis in the desert. Take a look…
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 15:00:01 +0000
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