Discover the Monastery's History

A spiritual and historical journey inside one of the oldest monasteries of Wadi El Natrun.

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Metropolitan

The late His Eminence Anba Demetrius, Metropolitan of Menoufia (1931–1950).

The late Bishop Demetrius was consecrated as Bishop of the See of Menoufia on March 1, 1931, by Pope John XIX.

was consecrated as Bishop of the See of Menoufia

The late Bishop Demetrius

The late Bishop Demetrius was consecrated as Bishop of the See of Menoufia on March 1, 1931, by Pope John XIX.

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One of the most beautiful and largest historic churches in Wadi El Natrun — foundations from the 4th century AD.

Located on the seaward side of the historic Church. Pope Shenouda III requested to be buried there.

Adjacent to the Shrine of Pope Shenouda III. Contains the body of Anba Sarabamoun and his priestly clothes.

Built by King Zeno in the 5th century AD. A refuge for monks during Berber attacks with a drawbridge pulley system.