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Monastery of Anba Bishoy

Monastery of Anba Bishoy is situated in the eastern side of wadi El-Natron, founded by Al Anba Bishoy who was born in the Egyptian Nile Delta, It consists of five churches, the main one of which is the Church of Bishop Bishoy, and there is a palace that is reached via a bridge.

There is also a deep well, and it is certain that this monastery is a major project for His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, and many buildings were constructed outside the old monastery.

It is certain that this monastery gained great fame and importance through Bishop Bishoy, a religious man, who had a strong spiritual relationship with the monastery. In addition to the major developments that occurred in terms of restoration and construction work in the monastery and old churches.

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Greater Cairo – the capital of Egypt, home to the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and fabulous Islamic architecture.
Luxor – the gateway to the Valley of the Kings, amongst other fabulous attractions.
Aswan – a more relaxed option, full of amazing sights.
Port Said – the center of the third-largest metropolitan area, has a cosmopolitan heritage, home to the Lighthouse of Port Said.
Hurghada – a town on the Red Sea, filled with all-inclusive resorts and diving.
Sharm El Sheikh – a hugely popular resort town on the Sinai peninsula, with some of the best scuba diving in the world.
Alexandria – Egypt’s window on the Mediterranean, with still-palpable glimpses of the past.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of Bishoy?

Bishoy was born in 320 AD in the village of Shansa (Shensha or Shesna), currently in the Egyptian governorate of Al Minufiyah.

Where did Coptic come from?

from the ancient Greek word for Egyptian. Although they are primarily located in Egypt, they are also spread throughout neighbours Libya and Sudan. In Australia there are some 30,000 Copts.