The Egyptian monasteries are a testament to the times that Egypt has gone through since Christianity entered it
No governorate was devoid of a monastery famous for it and was a destination for religious tourism, but the province of Sohag alone, especially the city of Sohag where many monasteries are located
The Egyptian monasteries are a testament to the times that Egypt has gone through since Christianity entered it
No governorate was devoid of a monastery famous for it and was a destination for religious tourism, but the province of Sohag alone, especially the city of Sohag where many monasteries are located
Highlights
Recognize to the history of the Christianity in Sohag
Visit The church of Martyr Abu Fam
Know the story of St. Yassa Michael and visit his monastery in Sohag
Marvel at the monastery of Saint Anba Shenouda in the Eastern Mountain
Starts from hotel in Sohag and returns to hotel in Sohag
15 minutes before pick up time
The Egyptian monasteries are a testament to the times that Egypt has gone through since Christianity entered it
No governorate was devoid of a monastery famous for it and was a destination for religious tourism, but the province of Sohag alone, especially the city of Sohag where many monasteries are located
A guide will take you from your hotel or from train station in Sohag to start your Coptic tour in Sohag , you will start your tour by visiting the Martyr Abu Fam Church
It is now the archbishop’s church, where it was the old church whitch dating back to the 18th century with an archaeological nature and contains twelve dome .And the tribal side also an archaeological church named by the martyr “Demiana “.. These churches were initially built the place of the oldest church that contains under Its altar the body of the martyr “Abuo Pham”
The next stop will be in the Monastery of St. Yassa Michkael
It was originally burials or Doma. When the blessings, intercessions and miracles of the saint appeared, the bishop Anba Pham interested in the area and became a monastery known for its great ecclesiastical activities.
The saint was born in the family of the monk in Kom Ghraib lived the life of communion in all its forms and meanings
Knew the date of his death on 10/6/1962, the same day of “St. Anba Abram bishop of Fayoum” death.
Then will visit the Church of the Martyr Qaryakus and “Yolita” his mother
The church is located inside the city of Tahta and is now considered the mother church of the diocese as it has the seat of the diocese
The Archbishop was also able to obtain part of the remains of the martyrs” Qaryaqs and Yuleitah” his mother from the monastery of Prince Tadros in Hawamdiya
Take a short break for lunch at a local restaurant
After that we will move to the monastery of Saint Anba Shenouda in the Eastern Mountain.
The monastery is located north of the village of Arab Bani Wasel one kilometer and is 4 km north of St. Thomas Monastery and 20 km north of Akhmim . The church dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries is of the same style as the churches of Akhmim, which consists of three circular text structures, two lateral chambers and a corridor behind the structures called the Curl.
Complete your tour by visiting the Monastery of Martyrs Kyprianus and Justina
The monastery church with archaeological domes probably dates back to the 18th century
As the few existing icons show, the monastery is archaeological
Finally we will go to visit the Monastery of the Angel in the east of Gerga
The monastery is located on the eastern road of Akhmim . The church of the monastery resembles the churches of Akhmim because there are three temples and two side chambers.
It is likely, according to many historians, that this monastery is the monastery of the benigns where the martyrdom of St. Febronia, a martyr of chastity and purity, was killed when the monastery was attacked. It was mentioned in the early 16th century that it was one of the largest and most beautiful monasteries in Egypt and had at that time 100 monks .The monastery also has extraordinary prestige
At the end of the trip you will transferred to your hotel in Sohag
it was a great day in sohag monasteries ,we will never forget it .guide was professional and the driver was freindly
We enjoyed a lot.The guide was very helpful and made sure we had a great time. Sohag monasteries are wonderful
