![]() ![]() ![]() The name Deir El Baramous means the monastery of the Romans. This monaste ry is the furthest of all and is located in the extreme northwest east of Wadi EL Natroun, almost 14 km from the main entrance road to the valley. John Kame the Black who died in 656 A.D.Ĥ-The Church of Hinnes and Marutha, who bought this church for the Syrian monks.ĥ- In the second part of the monastery is the church of St. It is used during the summer.Ģ- Church of St. Mariam ( Lady Mary), they also call it the cave church. The Monastery Consists of the Following Churches:ġ- The Church of El -Adra (church of the Virgin) which is considered the main church. Please take note that women are not allowed into this monastery due to church rules. The monastery contains an olive press and has a large farm attached to it and a library. ![]() Later the monastery was abandoned and then it was sold to a group of Syrian monks. They called the monastery Theotokos ( Mother of God). and was built by Orthodox monks for the monastery of Bishouy who had a dispute with other monks in the monastery about the status of the Virgin Mary. The monastery dates back the 6th century A.D. This monastery is located to the northwest of St. Bishoi, Ephraim the Assyrian, and Paul of Tomah. The monastery contains the remains of St. George which is not currently used at all. In the second area of the monastery which goes back to the 12 century Ad, there is the church of Angels. To the east of this church lies another one known as the church of Al- Adra (the Virgin), but this one is only used during the winter. This church today is only used during the summertime. It has 5 churches the main one is the St Bishoi church which goes as early as the 9 century Ad. The monas tery has been restored several times after it has been destroyed at the hands of the barbers. Bishoi who immigrated to the site and lived here in solitude. One of the most important monasteries today in Wadi El- Natroun i s Dier Anba Bishoi ( Bischoi) it was named after the patron Saint St. The main site contains the fluid said to be used to embalm Jesus Christ. The monastery still contains religious painting and frescos that goes back to the 5 century A.D. ![]() The site of the monastery consists of several churches, frequently destroyed and currently being rebuilt. He was buried in the monastery and later about nine patriarchs were also buried in the same monastery. The importance of this place today arises from the fact that it is here that St Makarios (the son of An Egyptian priest who lived here in 330 AD) became the spiritual leader of the Christian hermits and monks in the area. This monastery is located 4 km from the Alexandria Desert Road and consists of many remains from a much larger site. The Monastery of Deir Anba Bishoy ( St Bishoi).Today it is the best place to find many monasteries dating back to the fourth century AD. It became even more important during the early Christian era in Egypt. Wadi el Natron was very important to the ancient Egyptians because it was where they got their salt. The surrounding area consists of salt lakes and salt flats in the desert. Wadi El-Natron is located 100 km northwest of Cairo and is built in a natural depression in the western desert. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |