Negotiations over St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai reach deadlock ahead of crucial court decision

Efforts to reach an agreement on the ownership status and operation of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai have reached a critical stage, as negotiations with the Egyptian authorities appear to have stalled.

According to a report by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini , a source familiar with the developments described the situation as heading toward a breakdown, noting that the Monastery has not responded to discussions with the Egyptian side since August 10.

The newspaper also reports that communication has recently ceased with other parties seeking to help resolve the dispute.

October 24 Seen as Crucial Date October 24 is considered a decisive date, as the postponement of the announcement of the Egyptian Supreme Court’s ruling on two appeals against a decision by the Ismailia Court of Appeal expires.

The appeals, filed separately by the Monastery and the Egyptian state, concern the ownership status of the historic Monastery and several associated properties.

According to information published in Egyptian media, the prosecution’s recommendation regarding the Monastery’s appeal proposes that it be formally admitted but rejected on its merits.

Meanwhile, Kathimerini…