Archbishop Damian: 11 Monks Expelled from Sinai Monastery

Archbishop Damian has expelled 11 monks from the Sinai Monastery, labeling them "rebels." This move escalates the crisis at the Monastery of Saint Catherine.

The monks had challenged the Archbishop in recent weeks, culminating in incidents on August 27. The expelled monks remain outside the monastery.

Hieromonk Michael claims that the Archbishop returned to the Monastery accompanied by "Egyptian mercenaries" and engaged in violent acts. Damian, for his part, speaks of "coup monks."

The situation is described as a "siege," with the Archbishop inside and his opponents outside, causing concern about the future of the historic Monastery.