Debre Sina (monastery)
Debra Sina (Tigrinya: ደብረ ሲና) is a monastery in the highlands of Eritrea near Keren in the Anseba Region. It was founded in the 4th century by saint Aba Salama, making it one of the oldest churches in the world.
Location within Eritrea | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Established | 4th century (but probably initially in the 3rd century) |
| Diocese | Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
| Controlled churches | St. Mary's Church |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Frumentius |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Aksumite |
| Site | |
| Location | Anseba Region |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Coordinates | 15.7487796°N 38.6996201°E |
| Public access | Yes |
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