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Deir
Anba Bishoi
This monastery is named after Bishoi, who died in
417. His body is still in the monastery, and the
monks will claim that it remains uncorrupted in
the casket. This idea is not terribly far from the
ideals of ancient Egyptian religion. Every July
17, his casket is carried around the church.
Anyway, it is on clear exhibition, draped by a
linen with his alleged portrait.
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Deir
Abu Maqar
The interior is not as visually attractive as Deir
Anba Bishoi and Deir as-Suryani, but the walls are
quite impressive. everything is in perfect
condition.
The founder of this monastery is the same as with
the Deir al-Baramus, but this one carries his
name.St Makarius died in 390, after a life of
extreme ascetism lasting more than 60 years. He
was reported to only eat one cabbage leaf every
Sunday.
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