ABSTRACT
During its long history, the monastery of the Syrians in Wadi
Natrun was usually one of the most important Coptic monastic
establishments dedicated to the Theotokos in Egypt. In fact, its
importance is due to its precious and rare manuscripts, its wall
paintings, its different and ancient architectural buildings and
because of the big number of this mixing of the Coptic and
foreigner monks who lived together within it. Moses of Nisibis was
among those who lived in this monastery which became prosperous
during his time. Who was this person? When his name was
mentioned for the first time? What are the different elements that he
added in the monastery? What are the most important events that
took place during his mission? The purpose for which the present
paper is prepared is to focus on Moses of Nisibis who was one of
the most important persons who visited the Syrians Monastery
during the fourth century AH./tenth century AD. I will begin my
discussion by providing an overview of this person and then by
describing its most interesting works and additions which are still
visible until now in some of the buildings of the monastery
specially the two wooden doors richly decorated and which lead to
the old khurus and the main chapel of the archeological church of
the Holy Virgin Mary in addition to the uncommon stucco
decoration which is executed in the same church as well as the
small church of the forty martyrs. Moreover, I will try to deal with
the most important events of Moses of Nisibis' career. I hope that
scholars who are specialized in this field and those in other areas
may find something of interest in this paper.