Monastery of Saint Pishoy
The Monastery of Saint Pishoy (also spelled Bishoy, Pshoi, or Bishoi) in Wadi El Natrun, Beheira Governorate, Egypt, is the most famous monastery of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria named after Pishoy. It is the easternmost of the four current monasteries of Wadi el Natrun.
Location within Egypt | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Deir Abu Bishoy |
| Established | 4th century |
| Dedicated to | Pishoy |
| Diocese | Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Pishoy |
| Important associated figures | Pope Gabriel VIII Pope Macarius III Pope Shenouda III Paul of Tammah |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Coptic |
| Site | |
| Location | Wadi El Natrun |
| Country | Egypt |
| Coordinates | 30°19′9″N 30°21′36″E |
| Public access | Yes |
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