Early on Saturday morning (31.5.2025) the monks of the monastery Sinai to Egypt who retired yesterday in their cells, opened the gates of the Holy Monastery, welcoming the hundreds of faithful.
It is noted that the monks, after the latest developments for the Sinai Monastery, were isolated in their cells and prayed, and according to a Star report it was not clear whether it would open today to welcome the dozens of pilgrims of the Holy Monastery of Agia Catherine in Egypt. However, the monks decided to open its gates again, as hundreds of pilgrims from around the world visit the Holy Monastery.
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis talked about the issue on ERT’s “Weekend from 5” show, emphasizing the need to be instituted in an institutional way “the Greek Orthodox and pilgrimage of the Holy Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai”.
“The prime minister clearly stressed to his Egyptian counterpart that for us it is important to maintain the Greek -Orthodox and pilgrimage of the Holy Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai,” Mr Marinakis commented, noting that there is a two -year -old agreement between May 7. As he pointed out, “Delegation will go to Egypt on Monday for final discussions“, Expressing his optimism about the positive outcome of the case and the seamless continuation of the monastery’s operation.
‘This monastery is one of the most orthodox orthodox monasteries In the world and I think it echoes every Greek’s sensitivities, “he said.
The government spokesman also attacked opposition parties, who, he said, “rushed to make announcements before they even read the decision, noting that” unfortunately, it was not the first time and I am afraid that it will not be the last one to politicize. “
Mr. Marinakis also referred to the statements of the priests saying that “it is perfectly reasonable to express their anxiety“, However, he pointed out that” the government has been dealing with the issue for a year to give an institutional solution and to guarantee the rights of the monastery. “
Speaking about the Holy Monastery of St. Catherine Sinai, he pointed out that “it is this government that stood by the people of the monastery and worked methodically to find an institutional solution, not to impress. We invite everyone to stand seriously against such a sacred issue. “