Monastery Ossuary

The ossuary at Saint Catherine’s Monastery is part of the living monastic complex and preserves the remains of generations of monks according to long-established monastery practice. It is not a conventional public attraction and access is more restricted than general entry to the monastery. The ossuary has historical and religious value because it reflects the continuity of monastic life at Saint Catherine across many centuries, but visitor expectations should be carefully managed and respectful of the site’s sacred function.