Monastery of Saint Mina

Monastery of Saint Mina
Location within Egypt
Monastery information
Other namesDeir Mari Mina
Established1959
Dedicated toSaint Menas
DioceseCoptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
People
Founder(s)Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria
Important associated figuresBishop Mina Ava-Mina
Site
LocationMariut, Alexandria
Country Egypt
Coordinates31°9′11″N 29°53′55″E / 31.15306°N 29.89861°E / 31.15306; 29.89861
Public accessYes

The Monastery of Saint Mina is a monastery of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria located in the Western Desert near Alexandria. It is dedicated to Saint Menas. The modern monastery is built close to the ruins of Abu Mena, the original pilgrimage site dating from the mid-7th century.