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Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Convent

دير رئيس الملائكة ميخائيل للراهبات

A Coptic Orthodox convent at Woodend, Victoria, identified by the central Church as Australia's first Coptic monastery for nuns.

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Location
Woodend, Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia
Jurisdiction
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions
Founded
Inaugurated 2017 · recognized 2023
Last reviewed
2026-08-27

History

Pope Tawadros II inaugurated the convent on September 9, 2017. The central profile records Holy Synod recognition on June 2, 2023.

The story of this place

A first for Coptic nuns in Australia

The Woodend community was inaugurated in 2017 as Australia's first Coptic monastery for nuns.

A Southern Hemisphere community

The official profile describes it as the only canonically recognized Coptic nuns' monastery in the Southern Hemisphere following its 2023 recognition.

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Locality center · not the exact property

Coordinate source: Wikidata Q3569828 (Woodend locality center, CC0) · checked 2026-08-27

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