    St Paul Monastery, secluded in the desert; the bell at the tower, used until the 20th century to notify the monks of visitors; an icon displaying the Virgin and Christ Child; taking a tour at the Dome of the Martyrs; Qummos Daniel on his daily sojourn; moments spent in the prayer cave; the ancient water wheel enshrined within the monaster parent page (11 - 17 January 2007, issue #827) |