Monastery of St. Theodosius

The monastery complex features white stone walls and includes multiple structures centered around a main church with adjacent monastic buildings and caves.

Saint Theodosius founded this religious establishment in 476, creating a community that supported 700 monks and nuns until Persian forces attacked in 614.

The Greek Orthodox monastery holds the tomb of Saint Theodosius within its cave system, maintaining centuries of religious traditions and practices.

Visitors can explore the monastery grounds, including the ancient caves and religious structures, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily.

Three separate caves within the monastery complex served as burial chambers during the Byzantine period, containing the remains of multiple religious figures.

Location: al-Ubeidiya

Inception: 5 century

Founders: Theodosius the Cenobiarch

GPS coordinates: 31.72110,35.28280

Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:08