It is one of the oldest monasteries in the world, together with Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai, which also lays claim to that title, and was established by the followers of Saint Anthony, who is considered to be the first ascetic monk.
It is one of the oldest monasteries in the world. This is together with Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai. Mount Sinai also lays claim to that title. Mount Sinai also was established by the followers of Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony is considered to be the first ascetic monk.