Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great
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.
دير الأنبا مقار | |
The church tower at St Macarius' Monastery | |
Location within Egypt | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Country | Egypt |
| Coordinates | 30°17′29″N 30°28′34″E |
| Public access | Yes |
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