Bishop
The late Bishop Makari of Sinai (who became a monk at the Monastery of Abu Maqar and moved to the Monastery of Anba Bishoy), was ordained a bishop on 14/11/1996 AD, and passed away on 25/7/2000 AD.
who became a monk at the Monastery of Abu Maqar and moved to the Monastery of Anba Bishoy
The late Bishop Makari of Sinai (who became a monk at the Monastery of Abu Maqar and moved to the Monastery of Anba Bishoy), was ordained a bishop on 14/11/1996 AD, and passed away on 25/7/2000 AD.
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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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