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The late Bishop Pimen
The late Bishop Pimen

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The late Bishop Pimen

The late Bishop Pimen (Bishop of Mallawi), may God have mercy on him, was ordained a general bishop on 22/6/1975 AD, and was enthroned as Bishop of Mallawi on 13/6/1976 AD, and passed away on 19/5/1986 AD.

The late Bishop Pimen

Bishop of Mallawi

The late Bishop Pimen

The late Bishop Pimen (Bishop of Mallawi), may God have mercy on him, was ordained a general bishop on 22/6/1975 AD, and was enthroned as Bishop of Mallawi on 13/6/1976 AD, and passed away on 19/5/1986 AD.

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Ancient Church

Ancient Church

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

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Shrine of Pope Shenouda III

Shrine of Pope Shenouda III

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

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Shrine of Anba Sarabamoun

Shrine of Anba Sarabamoun

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

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The Fort

The Fort

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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