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Historic Monastery

The Ancient Church
Church of the Virgin Mary & Pope Benjamin I
Church of Martyr Abaskhiron & Ancient Baptistery
Church of Martyr Saint George the Roman
Church of Anba Antonious
The Fort
Shrine of Pope Shenouda III

Shrine of Anba Sarabamoun
Martyrs' Well & Ancient Monastery Garden
The Ancient Mill
The Old Cells
The Catacomb
The Monks' Lending Library

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The Cathedral
Church of Saints Maximus & Domadius
Church of the Virgin Mary & Saint Mark
Church of Martyr Anba Sarapamon
The Papal Residence
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Bethlehem House
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The Retreat House
The Priests' House
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Explore the popes, monastery abbots, and departed fathers connected with St. Bishoy Monastery and its spiritual heritage.

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Heritage Figures

Popes

Popes of Alexandria connected with St. Bishoy Monastery through monastic life, spiritual leadership, and historic legacy.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II

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His Holiness Pope Tawadros II

His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

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His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

His Holiness Pope Gabriel VIII

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His Holiness Pope Gabriel VIII

The late Pope Macarius III

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The late Pope Macarius III