How does modern culture come to grips with the sacrifices of the Great Martyrs whose legacy refuses to go away? Their names identify not only our humble selves, but the cities, schools and hospitals on our maps, while tours of the great European capitals find the secular-minded in more churches in a week than they imagined visiting in a lifetime… Read more…
Your donations during 2018 were indispensable in helping St. Catherine’s deal with unexpected expenses. Read more…
Smoke also covered the city of Alexandria, three centuries later – not of truth this time, but of the deceit of idol worship. It was on this day, when the burning and noise of animal sacrifice filled the air with lies, that Saint Catherine the Great Martyr and Bride of Christ chose to sacrifice herself, together with every blessing this world could offer, to the Truth of Christ. Read more...
From a Presentation by Fr. Justin of Sinai “An Ark in the Wilderness,”* that includes his beautiful description of the Sinai Icon of the Theotokos with Christ Child Enthroned, with the Prophets and Saints surrounding her, thus connecting the Old Testament with the New, in paying homage to the Virgin and her foremost role in the Mystery of the Salvation of humanity, alongside her Divine Son. Read more…
As we approach the Nativity and the third anniversary of the launch of FMSM, I would like to convey the heartfelt appreciation that the Fathers of St. Catherine's have often expressed for all who have been so kind to send donations. Read more....
Recent posts about Sinai: Egypt aims to make Sinai a place of pilgrimage for all, People of Sinai, and New Cross on the bell tower. Read more....
