Monastery · Syria

Monastery of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Mar Sarkis)

Maaloula, Rif Dimashq, Syria

Ancient Christian HeritageMaaloulaMelkite Greek CatholicMonasteryTravel WarningAncient Syrian Christianity collectionMelkite Greek Catholic monastery; access and condition require current verification

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

The Melkite Greek Catholic monastery of Mar Sarkis in Maaloula, preserving ancient Christian memory in an Aramaic-speaking town.

TraditionMelkite Greek Catholic

The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Study Maaloula’s Melkite Catholic layer through Mar Sarkis while distinguishing it from neighboring Orthodox sites.

Melkite Catholic custody

Name the living tradition responsible for the monastery.

Christian memory in Maaloula

Place the church within the town’s layered Christian history.

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Plan the pilgrimage

One to two hours; longer for liturgy, prayer, or a guided visit

Opening hours

Do not travel under current advisories. The patriarchate’s damaged-church documentation shows why condition and access must be reverified.

Getting there

Use the official destination or local Church guidance for the final approach; conditions and transport can change.

Accessibility

Historic religious and archaeological settings can include steps, uneven surfaces, slopes, or restricted areas. Confirm current access with the official custodian before travel.

Before you go

Avoid romanticized claims about uninterrupted language or exact architectural dating unless supported by the custodian and current scholarship.

Official visitor information ↗Schedules and access can change. Confirm on the official site shortly before your visit.

Mass & worship

Check before you travel

Mass times have not yet been independently verified for this destination. Always confirm with the church or shrine before traveling.

Saints & relics

Saints Sergius and Bacchusmonastery patrons and ancient martyr devotion · Feast 10-07

Sources & confidence

1 catalog source

Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchate ↗No verification date is listed; confirm current details with the destination.