Monastery of Saint Mina

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Monastery of Saint Mina

Location within Egypt
Monastery information
Other names	Deir Mari Mina
Established	1959
Dedicated to	Saint Menas
Diocese	Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
People
Founder(s)	Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria
Important associated figures	Bishop Mina Ava-Mina
Site
Location	Mariut, Alexandria
Country	Egypt
Coordinates	31°9′11″N 29°53′55″E / 31.15306°N 29.89861°E / 31.15306; 29.89861
Public access	Yes

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.