Location:  

The monastery is located on the eastern side of Hajaza village, which is 11 km east of Qus. It expands over twenty fenced acres, with a paved road to the main entrance and is surrounded by Coptic cemeteries. 

History: 

The monastery was built in the fourth century AD by Queen Helena, mother of King Constantine, in the name of St. Victor and St. Mercurius the martyrs. It encompasses four churches, the oldest of which is named after St. Victor and is situated in the northeast corner. The monastery was restored by H.G. Bishop Biemen adding a new icon holder. The monastery has some icons, remnants of an ancient basin as well as the recently discovered relics of Bishops Athanasius al-Qussi and Mina al-Qussi, which were relocated to a new compartment inside the church. 

The monastery has four churches which expand over approximately twelve carats.  They are: 

St. Victor the martyr Church. 

St. Mercurius the martyr Church. 

St. Mary Church. 

Anba Badaba Church.