Source: The Jerusalem Post Damage reported at Xenophontos, Dochiariou, and Simonopetra monasteries; centuries-old frescoes affected. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck the peninsula of Mount Athos on June 7, at 15:46. The strongest in a series of tremors, its epicenter was located in the sea near the coastal monasteries of Dochiariou and Xenophontos. The earthquake caused damages to historical buildings and frescoes in Mount Athos. Greater damage was noticeable on the walls where icons are located in the Dohiar Monastery. In the Dohijar Monastery, the earthquake caused the opening of old cracks that had been superficially closed with…
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Source: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) IOCC is in touch with partners in Syria (shown here during initial emergency action) and Turkey as we assess needs and identify an appropriate response to the devastating earthquake. (Photo: GOPA-DERD) Upon hearing news of the early-morning earthquake on February 6, 2023, the hearts of IOCC’s staff went out to all those affected. We then got in touch with partners in and around the affected regions. Our local partners in Syria have indicated that basic needs (like food, bedding, and clothing) are most pressing right now. As we assess needs of those displaced by…