Sightseeing Trip To St.Catherine From Sharm & Excursions To Sinai Monastery
Sightseeing Trip To St.Catherine From Sharm & Excursions To Sinai Monastery
Sightseeing Trip To St.Catherine From Sharm & Excursions To Sinai Monastery
The oldest record of monastic life at Sinai comes from the travel journal written in Latin by a woman named Egeria about 381-384. She visited many places around the Holy Land and Mount Sinai, where, according to the Hebrew Bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
The monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I (reigned 527-565), enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush ordered to be built by Helena, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel." The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
The monastery possesses copies of an important historical document, the Achtiname, in which Muhammad is claimed to have bestowed his protection upon the monastery.
A Fatimid mosque was built within the walls of the monastery, but it has never been used since it is not correctly oriented towards Mecca.The monastery is depicted as a scene on the back panel of the Modena Triptych by El Greco. Visit St Catherine's Monastery, the most important religious site in Sinai on a day trip from Sharm el Sheikh. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with your tour guide who will introduce you to the history and religious significance of the monastery and its surrounds. Situated at the base of the mountain where Moses received the ten commandments, St Catherine's Monastery is one of the most famous in the world. Built between 527 and 565 AD, it is believed to be built around Moses' Burning Bush. The Monastery is named after St Catherine who was tortured and beheaded for her Christian beliefs. During your visit you will see chapel Greek orthodox church, the icons of worship and the famous Mosaic of Transfiguration. Please note, St Catherine's Monastery is approximately 230 kilometers from Sharm el Sheikh.
Inclusions:
* Qualified Egyptologist guide
* Entrance fees for National Park
* Transport by air conditioned vehicle
* Lunch
* Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
* Gratuities (recommended)
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