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Greek Minister Vows Protection for St Catherine’s Monastery

5/30/2025

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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis reassured Egypt's Foreign Minister of their unwavering commitment to the protection of St Catherine’s Monastery. An alarming court ruling in Egypt jeopardizes the monastery's property and its monks, putting this UNESCO World Heritage Site, cherished for its Greek Orthodox heritage, at grave risk despite previous protective agreements.

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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis reassured Egypt's Foreign Minister of their unwavering commitment to the protection of St Catherine’s Monastery. An alarming court ruling in Egypt jeopardizes the monastery's property and its monks, putting this UNESCO World Heritage Site, cherished for its Greek Orthodox heritage, at grave risk despite previous protective agreements.