St. Mary & St. Demiana Convent

St. Mary & St. Demiana Convent Official page for St. Mary & St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Convent located in Dawsonville, Georgia (U.S.A) under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef
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Under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Youssef, St. Mary and St. Demiana Convent is the first Coptic Orthodox Convent in Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. By the grace of God and prayers of our beloved Abbot, His Grace Bishop Youssef, St. Mary Convent established its first branch and officially opened its doors in Daytona, Florida in 2006 welcoming consecrated sisters from Egy

pt. In May 2010 – the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States purchased property in Titusville, Florida – now home to St. Stephen Christian Retreat Center. The Convent had a temporary residence within the retreat center from July 2010 until December 2011. On December 13 2011 – Feast of the Entrance of the Virgin Mary into the Temple – St. Mary Convent relocated to San Antonio, Texas and began its second branch welcoming novices into the life of monasticism. Its first novice entered in January 2012 and in March of the same year, the first consecrated sister was dressed joining her sisters in service. On May 20 2013 – Feast of Consecration of St. Demiana’s Church – St. Mary Convent officially became St. Demiana Convent. On October 21 2014 – St. Demiana Convent moved to its permanent location in Dawsonville, Georgia where it continues to flourish by the manifold graces of God.

“Do not live for yourself alone…” 🤍A beautiful reminder from St. Pachomius that our lives are not meant to be lived only...
09/03/2026

“Do not live for yourself alone…” 🤍

A beautiful reminder from St. Pachomius that our lives are not meant to be lived only for ourselves. God has placed people around us for a reason—and through our love, service, patience, and kindness, we can become a blessing to them.

09/01/2026

Fr. Lazarus from St. Anthony’s monastery in Egypt 🇪🇬 shares how silence can become an invitation-
an invitation for God to speak OR for the enemy to whisper 🗣️

We are excited to share that the Coptic Orthodox Calendar app is now available on the App Store! Developed by St. Mary &...
08/31/2026

We are excited to share that the Coptic Orthodox Calendar app is now available on the App Store!

Developed by St. Mary & St. Demiana Convent, this app was created to make the Coptic Orthodox calendar and daily Synaxarion more accessible, helping you stay connected to the fasts, feasts, and saints of the Church ⛪️

Never miss a date again! 🗓️


Today we commemorate the blessed memory of St. Augustine, a man whose restless heart searched for truth until it found i...
08/28/2026

Today we commemorate the blessed memory of St. Augustine, a man whose restless heart searched for truth until it found its true rest in Christ. 🤍

His life reminds us that no matter how far we wander, the Lord patiently calls us back to Himself. May we, like St. Augustine, allow our hearts to seek Him above all things and find our deepest joy and peace in His presence.

✝️ St. Augustine, pray for us, that our hearts may always rest in Christ. 🙏🏼

Today, we celebrate our beloved Patroness, St. Mary! 🕊️The Mother of God, the first among all the saints, and a loving m...
08/22/2026

Today, we celebrate our beloved Patroness, St. Mary! 🕊️

The Mother of God, the first among all the saints, and a loving mother to us all. 🤍

From her earliest days, St. Mary’s life was one of humility, purity, obedience, and complete trust in God. When the angel announced that she would bear the Son of God, she lovingly surrendered her will to His, saying:

“Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” — Luke 1:38

As we prepare to celebrate her feast, may we learn from her example to welcome Christ into our hearts, to trust God’s will, and to say “yes” to Him in all things.

Our beloved Mother St. Mary, pray for us and intercede for us! 💐

Happy Feast of our beloved Patroness! 🩵✨

As we journey through the Fast of St. Mary, we look toward the feast of our beloved Mother with hearts full of love and ...
08/19/2026

As we journey through the Fast of St. Mary, we look toward the feast of our beloved Mother with hearts full of love and thanksgiving. 🤍

St. Mary teaches us the beauty of a quiet and humble heart—one filled with love for God, steadfastness in every trial, and complete surrender to His will.

As His Holiness Pope Shenouda III reminds us, “The Virgin Mary is an example of all virtues.”

May we not only honor her, but strive to imitate her virtues in our own lives. 🕊️

There is something for everyone at St. Demiana’s Bookstore 🩶☺️
08/14/2026

There is something for everyone at St. Demiana’s Bookstore 🩶☺️

We may not always be understood, accepted, or praised by others. But what matters most is how we are seen in the eyes of...
08/12/2026

We may not always be understood, accepted, or praised by others. But what matters most is how we are seen in the eyes of God.

May we learn from the humility of the saints to seek His approval above all else.

Why do Nuns dress the way they do? 👀Check this post out to learn a few facts about the qalansawa 😊
08/10/2026

Why do Nuns dress the way they do? 👀

Check this post out to learn a few facts about the qalansawa 😊

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Dawsonville, GA
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