The journey to the Cave of Saint Anthony the Great begins at the foot of the rugged Red Sea Mountains, where the desert stretches in quiet stillness and the monastery dedicated to the saint lies nestled against the cliffs. From the moment the path begins to rise, the landscape changes. The wide desert gradually narrows into steep, rocky slopes, and the air grows sharper and cooler. The trail itself follows the same ancient route used by monks and pilgrims for centuries, a winding ascent that reflects both physical effort and spiritual intention. Each step upward brings a deeper sense of the…
Journey to the First Monk’s Cave: The Cave of Saint Anthony the Great
