Deir es-Sultan

The Monastery of the Sultan () is a monastery located on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The Status Quo, a 250-year old understanding between religious communities, applies to the site.

History
Deir El-Sultan is one of several holy sites in the area which are contested by various Christian denominations.
The Monastery is located on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem and has an entrance leading into the Church. It covers an area of 1,800 square meters.

See also 
Kidane Mehret Church, Jerusalem

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Category:Oriental Orthodox monasteries in Jerusalem
Category:Coptic Orthodox Church in Asia
Category:Egyptian diaspora in the Middle East
Category:Status quo holy places