there are some inscriptions dedicated to the saint and its history as a “adopted” father since the fifth century in some Egyptian monasteries. In that area, in fact, there are news of celebrations ...

Durrell revisits the Coptic monasteries of Wadi Natrun, the oasis of Fayum, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. He talks about his beliefs, his craft and his experiences as a writer, and evokes ...

Naqada is home to six ancient monasteries, and is considered a crucial site for Egypt’s Coptic heritage. Named after the Coptic word ‘nai kadai,’ meaning knowledge, the history of the city dates back ...