SAINT BARSOUM THE NAKED AND HIS MONASTERY IN MA‘ARA

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Associate Professor of Coptic and Islamic art and archeology. Tourist Guidance Section (French Department). Faculty of Arts. Ain Shams University.

Abstract

This study aims to spot the light on the life of saint Barsoum the Naked who is one of the most important Coptic saints in the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church. In addition, this study includes a brief description of the most important architectural elements in his monastery.