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International Conference on Protecting Sacred Sites from Fundamentalism

Thursday, 25 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

A second international conference titled "Fundamentalism and the Protection of Religious Monuments and Sites" is taking place in Chania, hosted by the Observatory of Athos and Crete (OAK). The event brings together researchers, academics, and religious heritage specialists to discuss threats to sacred sites and strategies for their preservation. This year's sessions are dedicated to the memory of Professor Chrysostomos Stamoulis, a founding member and director of the conference's scientific committee who passed away prematurely. Crete is home to numerous historic monasteries, Byzantine churches, and Venetian-era religious sites, making this topic particularly relevant to the island. Visitors interested in religious heritage and cultural history may find the conference of interest. Chania's old town, with its rich mix of Orthodox, Catholic, and Muslim monuments, serves as a fitting backdrop for this scholarly gathering.

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