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Egypt Denies Court Ruling Threatens Historic Monastery
- On Wednesday, a Sinai court determined that while the land on which St Catherine's monastery is located is publicly owned by the state, the monastery retains the right to use it.
- The court decision stemmed from a conflict over territory between the religious institution and the local authorities of South Sinai amid a disputed government initiative to expand tourism in the region.
- Egypt's foreign ministry denied confiscation rumors, stating the ruling does not infringe on the monastery's religious sites or spiritual significance.
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke on the phone, affirming commitment to preserving the monastery’s sacred and Greek Orthodox character.
- The ruling drew condemnation from Greek Orthodox authorities who claim it threatens religious freedoms, while observers warn the development project endangers the monastery and local ecosystem.
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In response to a query from the Middle East News Agency (MENA) regarding the court ruling issued yesterday, May 28, regarding the land surrounding the Monastery of St. Catherine and rumors about the confiscation of the monastery and its land, an official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that this claim is completely false.
Egypt Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting St. Catherine’s Monastery Amid Concerns
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to preserving the unique religious status of St. Catherine’s Monastery in South Sinai during a phone call with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on 30 May. The conversation addressed concerns triggered by a recent Egyptian judicial ruling, which affirmed the rights of monks to access and utilize the monastery complex, including surrounding archaeological and religious s…
Egypt Affirms Saint Catherine Monastery's Status After Court Clarification
“The Monastery of Saint Catherine and its historic sites remain completely unaffected,” Egypt clarified. Public Domain Egypt has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai, emphasizing that a recent court ruling has further solidified its protected status. Cairo said that the court ruling, which was mistakenly interpreted as a prelude to the seizure and closure of the world’s oldest continuousl…
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