St. Bishoy Monastery
A church consecrated in 2022 by Pope Tawadros II, located near the monks' cells and containing three altars.
Church of Martyr Anba Sarapamon — St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Natrun
It houses the relics of Martyr Agabus the Apostle and Martyr Anba Sarapamon, Bishop of Nikious.
It contains three altars: the central one dedicated to Martyr Anba Sarapamon Bishop of Nikious, the northern one to Martyr Theodore, and the southern one to Martyr Saint Mena and Pope Cyril VI.
It was consecrated by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II in 2022.
It is located within the area surrounding the monks' cells.
3
ALTARS
2022 AD
INAUGURATED
Near the Monks' Cells
LOCATION
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