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St. Anthony's Monastery - Victoria
Redburns Lane, Heathcote, Victoria, 3523
PO Box 82, Heathcote, Victoria, 3523
Phone: +61 3 5433 3026     Fax: +61 3 5433 2279

Fr. Titus El-Baramousy
Mobile: 0418 143 391

Fr. Youakim El-Baramousy

Fr. Matta El-Baramousy

Fr. Dawood El-Baramousy

"The First Coptic Monastary in Australia"

Directions
The Monastary is situated on a 100 Acres of land on Redburn Lane, off Nagambie Rd, and Northern Highway about 125 Km north of Melbourne.

History
Through the interest and generosity of three lay people, a parcel of land (62 acres) was purchased in Heathcote, Victoria, in August 1983 to establish a Monastery dedicated to St Anthony the Father of all monks. Under the pastoral care of Fr Daniel El Antouny and the selfless efforts of Mr Mokhtar Fam, the long and difficult road to construct Australia's first Coptic Monastery commenced. The first liturgy celebrated on the grounds of the Monastery was in September 1986. From mid 1989, a monthly trip was organized where the divine liturgy would be celebrated and a spiritually edifying day enjoyed. By November 1989, the Retreat House which consists of sixteen dormitories and a large Hall, was completed and it was officially, opened along with laying the foundation stone of the Church by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. In February 1991, Pope Shenouda III visited the Monastery, inspecting closely the building and forwarded a cheque for the sum of $10,000 towards the completion of the Monastery. On September 4,1993, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III officially opened the Monastery and consecrated the Church and delegates three monks to inhabit the monastery: Fr Titus El Baramousy, Fr Polycarpos, Fr Youakim El Baramousy

Why Visit?
It is a wonderful place for retreat and spiritual benefit. It is your chance to experience the famous Coptic Monastic life established by St. Anthony in the fourth century. It a excellent place for the family to spend a spiritual day and great opportunity for youth to spend a few days in spiritual reflection.

For Retreat: please ring before you go to make sure a place is available.