The Monastery

Photo Gallery

The churches, the grounds, and the shore of Lake Corpus Christi — through the seasons.

Scenes from St. Mary and St. Moses Abbey.

Aerial view of the twin-domed church on the shore of Lake Corpus Christi, a faint rainbow over post-storm clouds

Church facade in soft daylight: pointed-arch entry flanked by mosaics of the Virgin Mary and a monastic saint

The church's two domed towers and crosses silhouetted against an orange and blue sunset

Angled church entrance at golden hour, warm light on the arched portal and mosaic icons

Drone view of the monastery campus — domed church, dome cabins, and winding roads on the lakeshore at dawn

Bell-tower dome and ornate wrought-iron Coptic cross, a rainbow slicing the storm-cleared sky

Chapel interior with gilded Coptic iconostasis, arched icons, and carved wooden lecterns on red carpet

Barrel-vaulted nave down the red-carpeted aisle toward the gilded iconostasis, a diagonal sunbeam across the icons

A monk-priest before the glowing altar arch, hand raised in prayer, backlit by incense haze

Hillside panorama of the grounds — church, dome hermitage cabins, and footpaths — with a rainbow descending toward the church

Apse mural of Christ enthroned with orb and scepter, the four living creatures, and a row of angels, seen through a dark arch

Weathered wooden cross on a grassy bluff over the lake, a fishing pier below under a moody overcast sky

Dome and cross silhouetted against a dusk gradient, a lone bird overhead

Marble well fountain — a monk statue pouring a bucket and a child statue with outstretched hands beneath a white cross beam

White marble hooded monk statue beside a bronze bucket spilling fountain water in bright midday sun

Rainbow arcing over the distant twin-domed church, the bell-tower dome in the right foreground

White reflective road sign reading St Mary & St Moses Abbey with a directional arrow against a hazy blue sky

From the Abbey’s Albums

Scenes and visits from the monastery’s own archives — including His Holiness Pope Shenouda III laying the cornerstone in 2005, and His Holiness Pope Tawadros II at St. Mary Church in 2012.

His Holiness Pope Shenouda III during his 2005 visit to lay the monastery's cornerstone

Pope Tawadros II enthroned beside the iconostasis of St. Mary Church, 2012

The monastery gate's gilded Coptic cross medallion, church domes beyond

The lakeside cross at sunset from the overlook deck

The crucifix silhouetted against sunset rays over the lake

Sunrise rays flooding the sanctuary during the Liturgy

The wrought-metal Coptic cross atop the church dome

Photo Gallery — St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey