Egypt: Sinai - St Catherine's Monastery - Monks

Other Scenes from within St. Catherine's Monastery


Monk striking the wooden bell in the Bell Tower

Monk striking the wooden bell in the Bell Tower. The metal
bells are only used on holy days and just before the holy liturgy

A Semandron is used to call the Monks to morning prayer

A Semandron is used to call
the Monks to morning prayer


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Last Updated: June 28th, 2011