fifth century capitals from the nave, with brick column base behind them (McNally 1992)

niche in the wall of the original side aisle (Bolman 2001)

detail of image below: carving over aisle niche

shell crowning fifth century aisle niche at left (Bolman 2001)

Remains of Shenute's walls and, in the center, the more recent west wall of the present church before it was covered with plaster.

Doorway into present church, seen at center of picture on the left (McNally 1992)

Drawing of interior of present church. Shenute's basilican church ended in a trefoil arrangment of three apses (see Grossmann's plan, "Dayr Anba Shenuda"). Here we see the eastern and northern apses. Columns and niches are original. The screen and stand for liturgical books came later. For views of the interior today, see Christ in the Apse, and more details.