- The Elias Monastery is not Catholic, rather a modern co-ed group of celibate Jews, Christians, and Muslims preparing for the arrival of Elijah...
- Mar Elias Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery in south Jerusalem, on a hill overlooking Bethlehem and Herodium, near Hebron Road. History.
- The Monastery of Prophet Elias is located 4 km from Pyrgos village. ... You can then visit the Monastery of Prophet Elias but also many other places of interest.
- He tried to explain about his monastery, but his English wasn't sufficient enough for that, nor was our Greek.
- Prophet Elias Monastery is located 5 kilometers away from the traditional village of Pyrgos, a 26-minute drive from Fira town, and in order to visit it...
- However, by local tradition, the Monastery is named after the Biblical Prophet Elijah, whose name in Arabic is “Elias”.
- Our tour group stopped for lunch at the Elias Restaurant adjacent to the Greek Orthodox Mar Elias Monastery.
- Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Holy Land, Mar Elias Monastery stands as a testament to centuries of history, faith, and cultural heritage.
- Apart from the stunning views, Prophet Elias Monastery also displays ancient items from church and has workshops on shoemaking, winemaking etc.
- The Prophet Elias Monastery, located at an altitude of 567 metres, was founded in 1711 by the hieromonks Gabriel and Ioakeim Bellonia.