CAIRO — Egypt says the sovereignty of a well-known monastery is assured.
Egypt’s international minister on Wednesday instructed his Greek counterpart that the non secular and non secular worth of the Saint Catherine Monastery and surrounding archaeological websites will probably be preserved. That is in accordance with a press release.
The Greek Orthodox Church had been involved after an administrative courtroom mentioned the state owns the land however affirmed the monks’ proper to make use of the location.
The Patriarchate of Jerusalem final week expressed concern and mentioned “it’s our sacred obligation to make sure that Christian worship continues on this holy floor, because it has carried out for 17 centuries.” It acknowledged Egypt’s assurances there can be no infringement.
Egypt’s presidency final week mentioned the ruling consolidates the state’s dedication to protect the monastery’s non secular standing.