St. Bishoy Monastery
A library founded in 1988, housing thousands of books and references in multiple languages.
The Monks' Lending Library — St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Natrun
The Monks' Lending Library
Founded in 1988, it contains thousands of references and books in multiple languages.
It also houses manuscripts that the monastery's monks once copied by hand for use in prayer and reading — a living testament to the monastery's long tradition of transcribing sacred and liturgical texts.
1988 AD
FOUNDED
Thousands of Books
COLLECTION
Multiple Languages
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One of the most beautiful and largest historic churches in Wadi El Natrun — foundations from the 4th century AD.
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Located on the seaward side of the historic Church. Pope Shenouda III requested to be buried there.
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Adjacent to the Shrine of Pope Shenouda III. Contains the body of Anba Sarabamoun and his priestly clothes.
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Built by King Zeno in the 5th century AD. A refuge for monks during Berber attacks with a drawbridge pulley system.
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