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St. Mark & St. Samuel the Confessor Monastery

دير القديسين مارمرقس والأنبا صموئيل المعترف

A Coptic monastery in the Johannesburg area dedicated to St. Mark the Apostle and St. Samuel the Confessor.

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Location: Johannesburg area, Gauteng, South Africa
Jurisdiction: Coptic Orthodox Church in South Africa
Founded: 2007 · recognized 2013
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

History

Founded in 2007, the monastery was officially recognized in 2013 and consecrated in 2014. Its complex includes a cathedral, a smaller church, cells, and retreat facilities.

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Locality center · not the exact property

Coordinate source: Natural Earth 10m populated places — Johannesburg locality center · checked 2026-08-27

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The central Church profile records the monastery's foundation, recognition, churches, cells, and retreat facilities.
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