Syrian Monastery, Egypt, Christian monastery in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt.
The Syrian Monastery stands 500 meters northwest of the Monastery of Saint Pishoy, surrounded by a ninth-century wall with a tower and refectory.
Founded in the sixth century during the papacy of Pope Timothy III, the monastery was later purchased by Syrian merchants and transformed into a center for Syrian monks.
The monastery contains five churches dedicated to various religious figures, including the Virgin Mary and the Forty Nine Elder Martyrs of Scetes.
Located at an elevation of 9 meters below sea level in Beheira Governorate, the monastery maintains regular hours for visitors interested in religious studies.
Moses of Nisibis contributed 250 Syriac manuscripts to the monastery in 927 AD, establishing it as a significant repository of early Christian texts.
Location: Beheira Governorate
Inception: 6 century
Elevation above the sea: -9 m
GPS coordinates: 30.31889,30.35278
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:05
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