Saint Catherine's Hill, Rouen

In the 11th Century, a Monk by the name of Simeon, undertook the arduous journey from the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, that is located at the base of Mount Sinai, in the Sinai peninsula of Egypt, to the City of Rouen. He brought with him a relic of one of St. Catherine's Fingers. The Bishop of Rouen ordered that a Church be built to house this special gift. From that time until the present day, this Hill on which the Church was situated, has been known as St. Catherine's Hill. 

This modern day map of the city of Rouen shows the location of St. Catherine's hill in relation to the other points of interest that are found there. It is interesting to note that Joan's prison was only one mile from the church that held the relic of St. Catherine.

This 1891 post card shows St. Catherine's Hill and the city's Cathedral.

This 1620 general view of Rouen was drawn from the top of St. Catherine's hill.

525 steps will take you to the top of the hill.

This is all that remains of 11^th century Romanesque church of St. Catherine. The reason for the church’s destruction and when it occurred has been lost to us, as well as the whereabouts of St. Catherine’s relic.

The hill's over look.

View of the city from the over look.

This photo shows the very top of St. Catherine's hill.

All the color photos were taken in 2007 by Mr. Russell Leslie Phillips of Safed, Israel.