Al-Sisi Clarifies: No Change to the Sacred Religious Status of Mount Sinai Monastery

In a statement issued late Thursday night (May 29, 2025), the representative of Egyptian President Al-Sisi clarified that there will be no change to the religious status of the Monastery of Saint Catherine. According to Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the representative of President Al-Sisi, ‘The Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt reaffirms its full commitment to preserving the unique and sacred religious status of the Monastery of Saint Catherine and preventing any violations thereof.’ The Presidency confirms that the recent judicial decision upholds this status, aligning with the points emphasized by President El-Sisi during his recent visit to Athens on May 7. Furthermore, the Presidency underscores the importance of maintaining the close and fraternal relations between the two countries and ensuring that they are not jeopardized.