We rested in Dahab, took an excursion to the monastery of St. Catherine via the Internet. 1.5 hours of travel, 5 checkpoints and we are there. First, they are brought to a shop with icons, where the lowest price is $10 for a tiny icon, then to the monastery itself. At the entrance of the metal detector frame, the guards check the bags, 5-7 minutes up the path among the tall mountains and an oasis of olive and fruit trees and a greenhouse opens, and behind it the monastery itself - a majestic ancient Shrine.
Currently, 24 Greek monks live in the monastery. Excursions after the service are allowed in the Basilica of the Transfiguration (entrance through one door, exit through another). Tourists walk along a small passage to the relics of St. Catherine, it is forbidden to enter the middle of the Temple, you can only admire the beauty from afar, photos and videos are prohibited. Orthodox are allowed to write and submit notes.
On the territory of the monastery there is a well of Moses, where you can drink, wash and draw water (connected to the tap) and the chapel of the Burning Bush. The library is also not allowed. At the exit from the monastery there is also a shop with icons. Here the prices are democratic, icons from 3 dollars, small laminated per dollar, candles 3 pieces per dollar. After 12 noon the monastery is closed for tours.
From the very beginning of construction, the monastery is already 17 centuries old and it was very reverent to touch the history of Orthodoxy. I definitely recommend visiting this shrine.
Currently, 24 Greek monks live in the monastery. Excursions after the service are allowed in the Basilica of the Transfiguration (entrance through one door, exit through another). Tourists walk along a small passage to the relics of St. Catherine, it is forbidden to enter the middle of the Temple, you can only admire the beauty from afar, photos and videos are prohibited. Orthodox are allowed to write and submit notes.
On the territory of the monastery there is a well of Moses, where you can drink, wash and draw water (connected to the tap) and the chapel of the Burning Bush. The library is also not allowed. At the exit from the monastery there is also a shop with icons. Here the prices are democratic, icons from 3 dollars, small laminated per dollar, candles 3 pieces per dollar. After 12 noon the monastery is closed for tours.
From the very beginning of construction, the monastery is already 17 centuries old and it was very reverent to touch the history of Orthodoxy. I definitely recommend visiting this shrine.
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