Monastery information | |
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Established | 520 AD |
Disestablished | 634 AD |
Diocese | Diocese of Gaza |
People | |
Founder(s) | Seridus of Gaza |
Important associated figures | Barsanuphius, John the Prophet, Seridus of Gaza, Dorotheus of Gaza |
Site | |
Location | Deir al-Balah, Palestine |
Coordinates | 31°26′52″N 34°23′34″E / 31.447656°N 34.392875°E |
Public access | Yes |
The monastery of Seridus was a monastic community that flourished during the 6th and early 7th century in Palestine. Founded by Seridus of Gaza after whom the monastery was later named, it housed in the first half of the sixth century the well-known hermits Barsanuphius and John the Prophet who attracted many visitors.