Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
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MinibearX
Doha, Qatar239 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
It's a busy place with loads of tourists. Difficult to look into details or sit down to experience the beautiful little church in peace and quietness; but it is a good place to experience history. Interesting book selection and souvenir shops outside the church.
Written May 18, 2023
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Ron W
Cedar City, UT172 contributions
Mar 2020
Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic church and hear how the church was built over the site of a cave, believed to have sheltered the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. Later, visit the Monastery and Church of St George, an early 20th-century church. It is one of the few round churches ever built in Egypt. This was a very interesting church - quite small inside with many rooms and interesting architecture.
Cost: Free
Weather: The weather in February was perfect – not hot, but no jacket required.
Toilets: unknown
NOTE: Street vendors all accept U.S. Dollars
Cost: Free
Weather: The weather in February was perfect – not hot, but no jacket required.
Toilets: unknown
NOTE: Street vendors all accept U.S. Dollars
Written March 29, 2020
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey14,747 contributions
Dec 2021
This old Coptic church is built upon an ancient Roman fort in Old Cairo. Beautifully decorated it well exemplifies Coptic sacral art and architecture.
Church of St Sergius and Bacchus is associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt.
The crypt underneath the church which is traditionally believed to be the site where the Holy Family stayed.
Saints Sergius and Bacchus were martyrs who died brutally killed in Syria for their Christian beliefs.
Church of St Sergius and Bacchus is associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt.
The crypt underneath the church which is traditionally believed to be the site where the Holy Family stayed.
Saints Sergius and Bacchus were martyrs who died brutally killed in Syria for their Christian beliefs.
Written March 12, 2022
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Chelsea
155 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
This was a beautiful church you can tour for free. The really neat part is that you can walk down to the cave where Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus went to hide. You can also see the well the family drank from. The decor is beautiful with ebony and ivory and I loved learning about the marble pulpit and what the pillars represent.
Written May 26, 2021
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DEK_29
Brisbane, Australia1,087 contributions
Jan 2020
This lovely little church in Coptic Cairo is beautifully decorated and is believed to be built in the cave where the Holy Family stayed on their journey through Egypt. Down a flight of stairs there is the cave (now a crypt) where the family stayed. You can easily see it.
The church itself has a collection of early Christian manuscripts and bibles along with some early examples of Coptic Christian icons and art. The church interior is made from contrasting bricks of different colors. A relaxing place to visit, we were lucky to talk to a few Copts who were there on the day which was a nice experience.
The church itself has a collection of early Christian manuscripts and bibles along with some early examples of Coptic Christian icons and art. The church interior is made from contrasting bricks of different colors. A relaxing place to visit, we were lucky to talk to a few Copts who were there on the day which was a nice experience.
Written February 16, 2020
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ZhaoXiuMei
Singapore, Singapore4,967 contributions
Dec 2019
The Church was built over a cave where the Holy Family was said to have stayed during their flight from King Herod.
The church houses some great icons representing the life of Christ. The cave where the the Holy Family stayed is now a crypt. It can be reached by descending a flight of steps in the chapel.
The church houses some great icons representing the life of Christ. The cave where the the Holy Family stayed is now a crypt. It can be reached by descending a flight of steps in the chapel.
Written February 9, 2020
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Gail Goldman
Hartsdale, NY1,104 contributions
Feb 2020
This is the oldest church in Coptic Cairo. Inside are 2 columns representing the 12 apostles which separate the nave room form the aisles. Supposedly the cave inside hosted the holy family in their flight from King Herod.
The brick look makes this church unique.
The brick look makes this church unique.
Written April 30, 2020
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary1,447 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We walked down to this popular old church, which probably is from 5th century. According to a legend, the holy family fleeing from Herod hid here in the cave (now it’s the cript). It’s a pity the cript can’t be visited, but the church is nice.
Written April 25, 2023
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Astrobeemer
Vancouver, Canada627 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This small but very important and historic church is where many of the patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The church is small and unassuming, but it is built over the cavern where it is said that Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus stayed for a few months while travelling through Egypt . You can see the cavern, and even the well that the Holy Family drank from.
Written May 29, 2023
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Aadhes
Colombo, Sri Lanka2,444 contributions
Apr 2019
We went here a little late but manage to get it through the side entrance. This is situated in the old city and there is no entrance fee. If you around this area you must visit to get the feeling. The holy sense of feeling you will never get it in the modern churches. If you can know the history it will be helpfull.
Written January 4, 2020
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Pode beber água do poço que a sagrada família usava?
lucimanz
Sao Paulo, SP36 contributions
No Cairo, não se recomenda beber água que não seja engarrafada. O lugar é místico, na Igreja de São Jorge, lembre-se de colocar no seu pescoço o grilhão que existe pendurado em uma parede interna, é uma experiência a ser vivida. Boa viagem.
Kallywampas
Eugene, OR111 contributions
Do you know when they hold services(Mass)?
BenYorkie
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,378 contributions
Sorry - I have no idea. I tried to Google the answer but failed.
Tanzontoast72
Auckland Central, New Zealand
Is it free entrance??
j0j0s77
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia87 contributions
l entered with a local government group so it was free. if you are there, and esp if you know the story from bible, this place is worth your time
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, Cairo
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