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Egypt: Pilgrimage to Mount Sinai
Exploring the Spiritual Legacy of the Desert Fathers
A transformative pilgrimage to the heart of Egypt’s monastic tradition, following in the footsteps of the Desert Fathers and reflecting on their profound contributions to Christian spirituality. The Desert Fathers, early Christian hermits and monks, sought solitude in the Egyptian wilderness, dedicating their lives to prayer, asceticism, and a deep union with God. Their wisdom, teachings, and commitment to a life of simplicity and holiness continue to inspire Christians around the world today.
Our journey leads us to the iconic Monastery of Saint Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monasteries in the world. This ancient monastery, built in the 6th century, has long been a spiritual centre for pilgrimage and prayer. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Sinai Desert, it is a place of deep silence, where the great legacy of the Desert Fathers can be felt in the stillness and the sacredness of the land.
Key Features
WADI NATROUN
Experience the peaceful desert home of early Christian monks and saints who shaped the Church’s spiritual tradition
MOUNT SINAI
Ascend the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, a powerful place of encounter with God in prayer and awe
SAINT ANTHONY'S MONASTERY
Journey to the oldest active Christian monastery in the world, founded near the cave of St. Anthony, the father of monastic life.
EGYPTIAN DESERT TRAILS
Walk the same barren landscapes that drew the Desert Fathers to seek God away from the noise of the world.
PRAY WITH COPTIC CHRISTIANS
Share in the living tradition of desert spirituality, rooted in Scripture, silence, and radical devotion to Christ.
DAILY MASS
This pilgrimage offers a daily mass for your group.
What does Jane say...
"Discover the Desert Fathers! This pilgrimage draws you into the sacred stillness of the desert, where the Desert Fathers sought Christ in silence and solitude, leaving behind a legacy of deep prayer, wisdom, and radical devotion that still echoes today."
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