The Churches for Peace in the Middle East stand in solidarity with Archbishop Hopeful America regarding the urgent matter of protecting the status and assets of the historic Saint Catherine’s Holy Monastery located on Mount Sinai.
They express profound concern and sorrow over the recent Egyptian court ruling that jeopardizes the property, risking the autonomy, spiritual mission, and integrity of the world’s oldest continuously operating Christian monastery, a foremost symbol of peace, prayer, and coexistence with immense spiritual, historical, and cultural importance.
The Churches acknowledge the significant remarks made by the Archbishop of America, who aptly referred to the monastery as a living testament to the enduring legacy of faith, theological education, and inter-religious harmony. They emphasize the need to protect religious freedoms and sacred sites throughout the Middle East.
Furthermore, they urge the Egyptian government to honor its long-standing obligations to preserve the autonomy and sacred mission of the Holy Monastery. They appeal to religious leaders, political officials, international organizations, and all individuals of goodwill to unite in support of the monastery’s preservation. “Let us collaborate,” they assert in their statement, “to ensure that this sacred site, a unique and irreplaceable spiritual treasure, continues to inspire and unite individuals of all faiths for generations to come.”
Founded in 1984, the Churches for Peace in the Middle East is a coalition comprising over 30 national church communities and organizations, including Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, and evangelical traditions, committed to advocating for U.S. policies that foster peaceful resolutions to conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
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