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St. George Coptic Orthodox Convent

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A Coptic Orthodox convent at Delvin, described by the central Church as the first Coptic Orthodox nuns' abbey in Europe.

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Location: Billistown, Delvin, County Westmeath, Ireland
Jurisdiction: Coptic Orthodox Church
Founded: Initiated 2012 · recognized 2018
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

History

The official profile traces the initiative to November 2012 and says Bishop Antony established the community. The Holy Synod recognized the convent in May 2018.

The story of this place

A home for Coptic nuns in Europe

The idea received Pope Shenouda III's blessing on November 14, 2012, and developed at Billistown near Delvin.

Recognition of the community

The Holy Synod's recognition in May 2018 marked the community's formal place in Coptic monastic life.

Map-pin precision

Locality center · not the exact property

Coordinate source: Wikidata Q1185064 (Delvin locality center, CC0) · checked 2026-08-27

Claims and sources

A Coptic Orthodox convent at Delvin, described by the central Church as the first Coptic Orthodox nuns' abbey in Europe.
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