Coptic places around the world
Find churches, monasteries, and Coptic landmarks, then read each place’s history, sources, and location precision.
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Monastery of St. Anthony the Great
Eastern Desert · EgyptAn ancient Coptic monastery at the foot of the Galala mountain, associated with St. Anthony and the beginnings of organized monastic life.
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Monastery of St. Macarius the Great
Wadi El Natrun · EgyptThe southernmost surviving monastery of Wadi El Natrun, built around the cell and community of St. Macarius the Great.
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Monastery of Our Lady Baramous
Wadi El Natrun · EgyptOne of the four surviving ancient monasteries of Wadi El Natrun and a major center of Coptic monastic continuity.
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Monastery of St. Pishoy
Wadi El Natrun · EgyptAn active ancient monastery in Wadi El Natrun, dedicated to St. Pishoy and home to a continuing monastic community.
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Monastery of the Virgin Mary, the Syrians
Wadi El Natrun · EgyptOne of Wadi El Natrun's four surviving monasteries, known for its churches, fortress, manuscripts, and layered Coptic-Syriac history.
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St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Monastery
Newberry Springs · United StatesThe first Coptic Orthodox monastery outside Egypt to receive Holy Synod recognition, serving from the California desert.
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St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey
Sandia · United StatesA Coptic monastery and retreat community in Sandia, Texas, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. Moses the Strong.
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St. Athanasius Monastery
Scarborough · United KingdomA Holy Synod-recognized Coptic monastery serving the Diocese from the Scarborough area in North East England.
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St. Anthony Monastery, Heathcote
Heathcote · AustraliaA Coptic monastery near Heathcote, Victoria, serving Melbourne and neighboring communities.
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St. Mark & St. Samuel the Confessor Monastery
Johannesburg area · South AfricaA Coptic monastery in the Johannesburg area dedicated to St. Mark the Apostle and St. Samuel the Confessor.
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St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Los Angeles
Los Angeles · United StatesThe first Coptic Orthodox parish established in Southern California and an early center of Coptic life in the western United States.
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St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Honolulu
Honolulu · United StatesA Coptic Orthodox parish and retreat center serving Honolulu and the Hawaiian islands.
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St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Monastery, Canada
Perth / Tay Valley · CanadaCanada's first Coptic Orthodox monastery, established near Perth, Ontario, with a retreat ministry.