Greek monks were forced to rely on Theodorus to communicate with anyone outside their small circle, and a distinct language barrier manifested itself.

Madam de Bonac received me kindly, saying, I must not be suffered to follow that Greek monk.

The only offer came from a Greek monk by the name of Theoctist Nikolsky, who took it to his master.

Later the Greek monks built the vault.

Scholars over the years have asserted that the Dharmaguptaka were founded by a Greek monk:

"They want to flood us again," a Greek monk said.

According to tradition, the abbey was founded in the 8th century by Greek Basilian monks.

Today, many of the Greek monks also speak foreign languages.

Our guide had explained that the monastery was founded by a Greek monk named John some 1,500 years ago.

The village seems to have been abandoned thereafter, though a visitor in 1347 mentioned Greek monks attending the tomb chapel.