It has been described as the most northerly early Christian monastery ever found.

Over a thousand years ago, it possessed a fortress and a large Christian monastery.

It is today recognized as one of the oldest Christian monasteries in existence.

It is not known when the early Christian monastery ceased to function.

The first Christian monastery in Europe was established around the same time.

There has been a long tradition of Christian monasteries providing hospitable, charitable and hospital services.

He had come to see a Christian monastery in action.

It was said to be one of the most remote Christian monasteries in the world.

Christian monasteries have a chapel for the monks to worship.

He also directed the building of a Christian monastery in his capital.