St. Bishoy Monastery
A spiritual space for youth to retreat, pray, and reflect.
The Retreat House — St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Natrun
It offers young people a 3-day retreat to step away from the busyness of life and sit with God in an atmosphere of reflection, prayer, and openness of heart.
The house contains a church with an altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Archangel Michael.
3 Days
DURATION
70 Youth
CAPACITY
Private Chapel
CHURCH
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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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