Keywords: The Ladder of Divine Ascent Monastery of St Catherine Sinai 12th century.jpg The Ladder of Divine Ascent or The Ladder of Paradise A 12th-century icon described by John Climacus Monastery of St Catherine Mount Sinai St John Climacus described the Christian life as a ladder with thirty rungs The monks are tempted by demons and encouraged by angels while Christ welcomes them at the summit Own Jule 11 2007 PD-Art Pvasiliadis <gallery>Image The Ladder of Divine Ascent jpg</gallery> Files by User Pvasiliadis from el wikipedia PAGENAME The Ladder of Divine Ascent Icons from Saint Catherine's Monastery Mount Sinai Challenges to physical balance Great Lent Golden background |