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Convent · Syria

Convent of St. Thecla

Maaloula, Rif Dimashq, Syria

ConventGreek OrthodoxMaaloulaSt. TheclaTravel WarningAncient Syrian Christianity collectionActive Greek Orthodox convent; access and condition require current verification

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

A Greek Orthodox convent and pilgrimage place in Maaloula associated with St. Thecla and a long tradition of prayer at her shrine.

TraditionGreek Orthodox

The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Learn the Orthodox pilgrimage tradition of St. Thecla from the patriarchate that presently cares for the convent.

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Greek Orthodox custody

Honor the living community and its account of the shrine.

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St. Thecla in Maaloula

Receive the saint’s memory within the town’s sacred geography.

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