Saint Anthony's Monastery (Egypt)

Saint Anthony's Monastery in Egypt, founded in the 4th century, is one of the world's oldest Christian monasteries and a vital spiritual site in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Located in the Eastern Desert near the Red Sea, it embodies monastic life rooted in asceticism, prayer, and solitude. The monastery features ancient caves, churches, and monks’ dwellings carved into rock. It played a significant role in early Christianity's development in Egypt and remains an active community of monks. Visitors and pilgrims come to honor Saint Anthony, considered the founder of monasticism, and to witness its historical and spiritual significance.