An unexpected rain in the middle of the afternoon in August brought much needed moisture to the soil, and turned the rocks a darker colour.
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Sinai Greek 204 is a tenth century Lectionary containing the Gospel readings for the most important feast days. Every letter on every page is executed in gold leaf. The letters flash and gleam as the pages are turned. This seems especially appropriate for the Gospel readings appointed for the feast of the Holy Transfiguration. […] Shortly after sunset, as the light in the sky faded, a new moon appeared just over the mountain ridge. This year, we left the monastery at 4:00 AM for the climb to the Chapel of Saint Anne, the most beautiful of all the chapels up in the mountains. Father Theophilos came to chant. Two pilgrims from Romania also joined us. We went up the ancient steps. The sky had turned light by […] This morning we were able to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at the cave of the Prophet Elijah. The horizon turned orange signalling the arrival of a new day. The sun rose as we made our way up the path. The last stop along the camel trail before we reached the little […] The stairs leading to the Chapel of Saint Anthony in late afternoon sun. |
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