John Climacus, also known as John of the Ladder, John Scholasticus and John Sinaites, was a 6th–7th century Christian monk at the monastery on Mount Sinai. He is revered as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church.
Thirteenth century icon of St. John Climacus; to either side are Saint George and Saint Blaise (Novgorod School)
John Climacus is shown at the top of the Ladder of Divine Ascent icon, with other monks following him, 12th-century icon (Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt)
St. John of the Ladder (Climacus): illustration from a Klimax manuscript (early 12th century)
Saint Catherine's Monastery
Saint Catherine's Monastery, officially the Sacred Autonomous Royal Monastery of Saint Catherine of the Holy and God-Trodden Mount Sinai, is a Christian monastery located in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. Located at the foot of Mount Sinai, it was built between 548 and 565, and is the world's oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery.
General view of Saint Catherine's Monastery, looking down from Mount Sinai
Saint Catherine's Monastery
Saint Catherine's Monastery with Willow Peak (traditionally considered Mount Horeb) in the background
The monastery's centuries-old bramble is considered to be the biblical burning bush.
