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St. Catherine's Monastery, Egypt

Description: The Greek Orthodox monastery of the God-trodden Mount Sinai, located at the spot where Moses spoke with God through the ... more

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Newest Review: ... argued with him for the error of his ways for his victimising and the persecution of Christians. She was unable to convert him to Christianity but managed to convert his wife the Empress. Maxentius sent many scholars to argue with her but she managed to convert them. Eventually on his orders she was thrown in prison and sentenced to death by the breaking wheel. The breaking wheel was a ... more

... particularly nasty way to die as the person was tied to a wheel and their limbs were systematically broken and it could be days before they actually died of dehydration and shock. Sometimes the bones would protrude through the skin and the victim was strung ...more

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St. Catherine's Monastery, Egypt: A religious historical gem hidden deep in the mountains. (1194 words)
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St. Catherine's Monastery. Sinai, Eygpt. St. Catharine's Monastery a designated UNESCO site can be found in Sinai Eygpt at the base of Mount Sinai in a tiny little gorge which appears to be in the middle of nowhere. It is reputed to be the oldest working monastery in the world. It is of significant importance not only for Greek Orthodox Christians but also Islam. It is primarily a Greek Orthodox Christian monastery but within the walls of the monastery there is a mosque for the passing nomadic Bedouins some of whom still live within the walls helping the monks in their day to day lives. It is here at the base of Mount Sinai ... Read the complete review

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