St. Bishoy Monastery
A church consecrated in 2007 by Pope Shenouda III, located on the eastern side outside the ancient monastery.
Church of Saints Maximus & Domadius — St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Natrun
It is located on the eastern side, outside the ancient monastery.
It contains three altars: the central one dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the northern one to Saints Maximus and Domadius, and the southern one to St. Anba Bishoy.
It was consecrated and inaugurated in 2007 by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III.
3
ALTARS
East of the Ancient Monastery
LOCATION
2007 AD
INAUGURATED
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