Orthodox Convent of St Thecla in Syrian town of Maaloula to reopen soon
The Orthodox Convent of St Thecla in the Syrian town of Maaloula will soon be open again to visiting pilgrims and tourists. Catholic news agency Agenzia Fides reports that reconstruction work on the monastery is nearing completion and cites Russian media as reporting that nuns have already returned to the monastery. Maaloula, located 55 kilometres […]