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Monastery of Our Lady Baramous

دير السيدة العذراء البراموس

One of the four surviving ancient monasteries of Wadi El Natrun and a major center of Coptic monastic continuity.

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Location: Wadi El Natrun, Beheira Governorate, Egypt
Jurisdiction: Coptic Orthodox Church
Founded: 4th century
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

History

The official Church profile traces the community to the fourth-century monastic settlement of Scetis and records its historic churches, fortress, relics, and continuing monastic life.

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Coordinate source: Wikidata Q4120046 (CC0 coordinate record) · checked 2026-08-27

Claims and sources

The official Church identifies Baramous among the ancient monasteries of Wadi El Natrun.
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