Are there monks in Egypt who practice monasticism like the early fathers? And can any of them perform miracles?

Yes, Original monasticism certainly still exists. In Egypt, there are more than twenty-six active monasteries. The number of monks in each of these Coptic monasteries (both in Egypt and around the world) ranges from 10 to 190. Currently, the Coptic Church has approximately 2,000 monks in total. Although monastic life has changed in some superficial respects, most changes have been for the benefit of the monks. For example, monks no longer rely solely on ancient agricultural methods; they can now use modern techniques. It is also impractical for monks to manually copy books as they did in the past. Today, monasteries have their own printing presses or outsource their printing needs to modern facilities across the country. The same applies to many other services, such as modern healthcare and construction. Science, being a gift from God, should be utilized to its fullest potential. Regarding the practice of monasticism like the early fathers, this certainly continues, though the methods or practices may differ. Solitude and asceticism remain prevalent. For instance, Pope Cyril VI (the 116th Coptic Orthodox Patriarch) spent a period of his life in solitude in a windmill. Similarly, Pope Shenouda III also embraced solitude during his monastic life. During his time in seclusion, Pope Shenouda III wrote one of the most profound spiritual books on monasticism and deep communion with God, titled “The Release of the Spirit.” This is just one example related to solitude. There is also the “Schema” monastic tradition, a higher level of monastic commitment that some monks adopt after a long period of dedicated service (usually 30 years). This path involves rigorous rules regarding prayers, prostrations, diet, and even the number of words a monk is allowed to speak each day. It represents a deeper degree of asceticism. Some current monks or bishops who wear the Schema include: •⁠ ⁠Bishop Sarapion, the Abbot of St. Bishoy Monastery, who became a monk in January 1960. •⁠ ⁠Bishop Mattaos, the Abbot of the Monastery of the Syrians, who became a monk in April 1964. •⁠ ⁠The late Bishop Mina Ava Mina, who became a monk in September 1964. They celebrated wearing the Schema on the evening of Wednesday, January 31, 1996. Regarding miracles, the era of miracles has not ended and will never end. Miracles primarily serve non-believers, but they also follow believers. The Coptic Church’s library is filled with books documenting miracles performed by contemporary fathers from the last century or the current one.