St. Bishoy Monastery
The baptistery welcomes families for the baptism of their children daily from 7:00 AM.
The Baptistery — St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Natrun
Holy Sacraments
Many Coptic families cherish the tradition of baptising their children in monasteries.
The baptistery welcomes families coming to baptise their children daily from 7:00 AM.
Daily 7:00 AM
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