Monastery of Archangel Gabriel at Naqlun
An ancient Coptic monastery in the Naqlun wilderness of Faiyum, dedicated to Archangel Gabriel.
- Location
- Mount Naqlun, near Qalamshah, Itsa, Faiyum, Egypt
- Jurisdiction
- Coptic Orthodox Church
- Founded
- Early 4th century · monastic life restored 1999
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-27
History
The official profile places monastic life at Naqlun in the early fourth century. The present Archangel Gabriel church is dated to 1183, and monastic life was formally restored in 1999.
The story of this place
A leading Faiyum wilderness
The Church profile describes Naqlun as a spiritual center among Faiyum's monasteries and connects its early community with disciples of St. Anthony.
Ancient churches, renewed life
The surviving Gabriel church dates to 1183; other restored churches and the 1999 synodal decision mark the site's modern revival.
Map-pin precision
Regional approximationCoordinate source: Wikidata Q6044316 (Itsa regional center, CC0; not the monastery property) · checked 2026-08-27
Claims and sources
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An ancient Coptic monastery in the Naqlun wilderness of Faiyum, dedicated to Archangel Gabriel.
Official Coptic Orthodox Church monastery profile ↗