Monastery of the Martyrs explained
| Monastery of the Martyrs or Monastery of Saint Ammonius |
| Other Names: | Deir el-Shuhada or
Deir el Manawus |
| Established: | unknown[1] |
| Diocese: | Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria |
| Founder: | Saint Ammonius |
| Dedication: | Saint Ammonius & 3,600 Martyrs of Esna |
| Location: | Esna, Luxor |
| Map Type: | Egypt |
| Coordinates: | 25.2572°N 32.5469°W |
| Public Access: | Yes |
The Monastery of Saint Ammonius, also known as the Monastery of the Martyrs, is a Coptic Orthodox monastery near Esna.
See also
References
- 2000 Years of Coptic Christianity. By Meinardus, Otto F. A. 1999. American University in Cairo Press. .
- Christian Egypt: Coptic Art and Monuments Through Two Millennia. By Capuani, Massimo. 1999. Liturgical Press. .
- Churches and Monasteries of Egypt and Some Neighboring Countries. By Abu Salih the Armenian. Edited and Translated by Evetts, B.T.A. 2001. Gorgias Press. .
25.2572°N 32.5469°W
Notes and References
- Book: Takla. Hany N. Gabra. Gawdat. Christianity and Monasticism in Upper Egypt: Nag Hammadi - Esna. American University in Cairo Press. 978-9774163111. 226. 2010.
