Monastery

Egypt pledges full protection for historic St. Catherine’s Monastery

The Egyptian presidency has reaffirmed its full commitment to preserving the unique and sacred religious status of St. Catherine’s Monastery in South Sinai, ensuring this status remains untouched. In a statement released Thursday evening, the Egyptian presidency stressed that the recent judicial ruling regarding the monastery reinforces this status and aligns with what President Abdel …

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Egypt Independent May 30, 2025

Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list

CNN — An ancient Christian monastery in Gaza has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the ongoing conflict in the region. The move, taken in New Delhi by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which oversees the preservation of sites of historical importance and value around the world, was prompted …

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Egypt Independent July 30, 2024