Bishop
His Grace Bishop Ignatius, of blessed memory, Bishop of Suez (he was tonsured as a monk at St. Macarius Monastery and later transferred to St. Bishoy Monastery). He was ordained Bishop on May 29, 1977, and reposed in the Lord on December 28, 2013.
Bishop of Suez
His Grace Bishop Ignatius, of blessed memory, Bishop of Suez (he was tonsured as a monk at St. Macarius Monastery and later transferred to St. Bishoy Monastery). He was ordained Bishop on May 29, 1977, and reposed in the Lord on December 28, 2013.
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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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