“Spiritual person’: King Charles sought advice from Mönch after being diagnosed with cancer. King Charles also sought spiritual exchange with Elder Ephraim, a Greek Orthodox abbot.
The monarch has long had a deep fascination with all religious faiths, from Islam to Buddhism, and has also worked to bring together diverse faith leaders. The king's interest in the Orthodox Church has also led him to work in defense of persecuted Christians in the Middle East. He helped raise money for several Orthodox treasures and also saved his father's palace.