Monastery of the Martyrs

The Monastery of Saint Ammonius, also known as the Monastery of the Martyrs, is a Coptic Orthodox monastery near Esna.

Monastery of the Martyrs or Monastery of Saint Ammonius
Location within Egypt
Monastery information
Other namesDeir el-Shuhada or
Deir el Manawus
Establishedunknown
Dedicated toSaint Ammonius & 3,600 Martyrs of Esna
DioceseCoptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
People
Founder(s)Saint Ammonius
Site
LocationEsna, Luxor
Country Egypt
Coordinates25.257222°N 32.546944°E / 25.257222; 32.546944
Public accessYes
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