The Church of St. Catherine

GPTKB entity

Properties (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf church
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Byzantine
gptkbp:associated_with the Burning Bush
gptkbp:contains the_oldest_continuously_operating_Christian_monastery
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Saint_Catherine_of_Alexandria
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Emperor_Justinian_I
gptkbp:famous_for its ancient relics
gptkbp:features a bell tower
iconic icons
gptkbp:foundedIn 6th century
gptkbp:has a beautiful courtyard
a library with ancient manuscripts
gptkbp:headquarteredIn the_foot_of_Mount_Sinai
gptkbp:historicalEvent monument.
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important pilgrimage site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Church of St. Catherine
gptkbp:is_a_center_for monastic_life
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for spiritual retreats
gptkbp:is_a_site_for historical significance
religious significance
worship and reflection
Christian_pilgrimage
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Christian_faith_in_Egypt
gptkbp:is_essential_for cultural heritage site
gptkbp:is_home_to gptkb:the_remains_of_Saint_Catherine
the_oldest_known_icon_of_Saint_Catherine
gptkbp:is_known_for peaceful atmosphere
its rich history
beautiful frescoes
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Sinai_Peninsula
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Saint_Catherine's_Monastery
the_Christian_tradition
the_Sinai_Peninsula_region
gptkbp:is_popular_among destination for religious tourism
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its unique architecture
its stunning mosaics
gptkbp:landmark Christianity_in_the_region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Egypt
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:the_Greek_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Mount_Sinai
gptkbp:surroundedBy mountains
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site 2002
yes
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists from around the world
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands annually