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Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great
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The Monastery of Saint Macarius The Great also known as Dayr Aba Maqār (Arabic: دير الأنبا مقار) is a Coptic Orthodox monastery located in Wadi El Natrun, Beheira Governorate, about 92 km (57 mi) north-west of Cairo, and off the highway between Cairo and Alexandria.[1]
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دير الأنبا مقار | |
![]() The church tower at St Macarius' Monastery | |
Monastery information | |
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Other names | Deir Abu Makar |
Established | 360 |
Dedicated to | Saint Macarius the Great |
Diocese | Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria |
People | |
Founder(s) | Saint Macarius the Great |
Important associated figures | Saint Arsenius Saint Isidore Saint Cyril of Alexandria Saint John the Dwarf Saint Macarius of Alexandria Saint Macarius the Bishop Saint Moses the Black Saint Paphnutius Saint Poemen Saint Serapion |
Site | |
Location | Wadi El Natrun |
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Coordinates | 30°17′29″N 30°28′34″E |
Public access | Yes |
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