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BBC on Mount Sinai: One of the world’s holiest sites turned into a luxury resort – Reactions and Greece’s role

Concerns are rising over the Egyptian government’s plan to transform Mount Sinai – one of the most sacred places on Earth – into a luxury tourist resort, the BBC reports

Churches for Peace in the Middle East call for the preservation of the ownership of Sinai Monastery

They are joined by Archbishop Elpidophorus of America, who rightly described the monastery as a living witness of the uninterrupted legacy of faith

Saint Catherine’s Monastery: The transformation project to revamp the area for millions of tourists – What Egyptian media reveal

A major hotel development overlooking Mount Sinai, along with hotel complexes and shopping centers, are key components of Egypt’s ambitious plan to reshape the region surrounding Saint Catherine’s Monastery. This initiative aims to transform the area into a major tourist hub, attracting millions of visitors and boosting the local economy

The oldest depiction of Jesus Christ and of the Crucifixion is located in Mount Sinai Monastery

It's at the Greek Orthodox Holy Monastery of St. Catherine in Egypt & reveals the proximity to the Greco-Roman art heritage