Dimyana is a mixed Christian-Muslim village, with a convent built on a spot where local Christians believe the Holy Family rested. The name goes back to St. Dimyana who chose that place to worship God, and where she was martyred along with 40 virgins during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Diocletian (284-305).

When we visit this convent we see the tomb of St. Dimyana and the remains of a beautiful 9th century church. Clergymen will explain to you the importance of the traditions around the village of Dimyana and the Holy Family. The Convent of St. Dimyana is filled with marvelous mosaic paintings that will capture your attention. We will also see the nuns who excel in making absolute superb icons for low prices. Icons, which are not available, can be ordered and will be sent to Cairo.

© copyright A mosaic of St. Dimyana placed near her tomb. She is a renowned late third century martyr during the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian (284-305).

© copyright The ninth century church at the Convent of St. Dimyana. According to the bricks, the church was built in the Fatimid era.

© copyright The sanctuary of the ninth century church at the Convent of St. Dimyana. We can see the old altar covered with a cloth with St. Dimyana and the forty virgins who worshipped with her in this convent built by her father.

© copyright A stained glass window at the convent of St. Dimyana, of the first miracle of Jesus. It is the miracle of the wedding at Cana in Galilee [John 2: 1-11].

© copyright A stained glass window of St. Dimyana and her father at the convent of St. Dimyana. She is a renowned late third century martyr during the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian (284-305).

© copyright The entrance of the nuns’ residence inside the Convent of St. Dimyana. She is a renowned late third century martyr during the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian (284-305).

© copyright A corridor at the guesthouse of the Convent of St. Dimyana. We can see on the right side the doors of the rooms and a window in each room.