It is tied to the 4th-century story of Prince Behnam and his sister Sarah, belongs today to the Syriac Catholic Church, and is known for its medieval stone carving.
It was vandalised in 2015, then restored, and services have resumed.
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Mar Behnam Monastery
دير مار بهنام
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