Dear Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery, as our hearts turn again to Bethlehem, we can only hope and pray that the nearby war in Gaza resolves soon and that our Christian brethren in Syria remain safe. While the ravages or war are of course horrific, it is such a consolation to have St. Catherine’s Monastery as a beacon of hope and peace in the region, a reflection of God’s succor for those in need. Read more…
With the blessing of Archbishop Damianos of Saint Catherine's Monastery, this groundbreaking announcement represents the first time in Saint Catherine’s 1,500-year history that replicas from the Monastery’s historic Byzantine icon collection will be offered to the world in actual size and accurate color. Read More...
Dear Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery, the area of the Holy Land is so dear to so many people around the world, Christians and those of other religions, but preserving much longed-for peace there has historically been challenging. In these days when the thought and hearts of Christians around the world turn toward Bethlehem… Read more…
Progress is well under way for the icon storage room below the library at St. Catherine’s. For pictures of the renovations, please see the full post.
Dear Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery, we write to you in view of the fast-approaching Nativity Festival, the time when we are reminded again how “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” and brought a New Hope to all Christians – for “peace on Earth and goodwill towards men.” Read more…
Dear Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery, during this second year of the pandemic, the Monastery has fortunately partly opened, though services and the guesthouse are still closed to visitors. Read more…
To begin with I wish you a Good New Year with health even though the coronavirus will trouble us for a little while yet. Our hope, however, and our faith in the All-Powerful Triune God Who appeared on Mount Sinai will strengthen us to find ourselves in health, bodily and spiritually, fulfilling His will according to His Holy Commandments. Read more…
