It is quite falsely described by the allegation of the seizure of the Monastery of St. Catherine and its land by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, answering a question from the Middle East News Agency (MENA) on the court ruling yesterday, May 28, on the land.

A review of the full text of the decision, as the Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, reveals the following facts: “First, there is absolutely no damage to the Monastery of St. Catherine, its archaeological sites, its spiritual value, its religious value.”

The spokesman stressed that this court ruling marks the first time the monastery’s status is legalized and the sanctuary of the regime was maintained.

He added that, secondly, despite the existence of some additional spaces for which contracts have been signed with local authorities, although they are considered natural shelters, due to concern for the spiritual value and the high religious status of the monastery, the court ruling stipulated that the monks of the monastery continue to use it.

The official spokesman explained that, thirdly, the court ruling stated the existence of certain remote areas of natural shelters away from the monastery and uninhabited, and that no ownership or occupation documents have been adopted. Therefore, these areas are considered state land.

The official spokesman emphasized the need for accuracy and to avoid the issuance of false or biased crises before examining the full text of the judicial decision. He emphasized the highest importance of not hurting the narrow, brotherly and historical relations that associate Egypt with the friendly state of Greece, dating back centuries.

Presidency of Egypt: Commitment to maintain the sacred status of the monastery

The presidency of the Egyptian Republic reaffirms its commitment to maintain the sacred regime of the Sinai Monastery of Sinai.

As he says, the recent court ruling consolidates this regime and is in line with what President al -Sisi said during his recent visit to Athens on May 7.

In detail: “The Presidency of the Republic wishes to reaffirm its full commitment to maintain the unique and sacred religious regime of the Monastery of St. Catherine and to ensure that this regime is not violated.

The presidency confirms that the recent court ruling consolidates this regime. The court ruling is also in line with what the President of the Republic said during his recent visit to Athens on May 7.

The presidency also confirms the importance of maintaining close and brotherly relations that link the two countries and the two peoples and their non -undermining. “