Patriarch of Jerusalem promises mediation in Sinai monastery crisis

Patriarch of Jerusalem promises mediation in Sinai monastery crisis

The Patriarch’s intervention comes after 15 monks at the ancient monastery voted to depose the 91-year-old Abp. Damianos, who has served as abbot for over five decades.

Greek, Egyptian FMs meet; Sinai in spotlight

Wednesday’s meeting in Athens between Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty is considered particularly significant for efforts to resolve pending issues regarding Saint Catherine’s Monastery status.

The Autonomy of Sinai and the Crisis of Ecclesiastical Authoritarianism (EN-GR) - Helleniscope

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΠΡΩΤΟΤΥΠΟ ΚΕΙΜΕΝΟ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΙ By Archbishop Nikiforos of Ascalon The Holy Monastery of St. Catherine of Sinai is autonomous and independent and is not subject to any authority other than the Orthodox Church. The only dependence and relationship it maintains with the Patriarchate of Jerusalem is spiritual and honorary. It is a special blessing for […]