Los Angeles Getty Museum Features Treasured Icons From Sinai Monastery October 31, 2009 9:10 PM update October 31, 2009 9:11 PM Share ...

Mary and Martha Monastery in Wagener attended the icon visit event. This more local monastery has a long history of supporting the community that has become Holy Resurrection in North Augusta.

Authorities said the Icon of the Virgin Mary, which measures40 centimetresby 50 cm, was taken from the Orthodox Christian monastery of Elonoa, about 300 kilometres southwest of Athens.

A priceless icon famed for its healing powers has been returned to the hanging cliff monastery from which it was stolen in southern Greece. Skip to main content.

The monastery is located on the cliffs on the banks of the Dniester River at a height of 330 feet. Moreover, the theft occurred on a windy and snowy night which muffled any sounds. Police arrived in ...