Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Chelsea
165 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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Gail Goldman
Hartsdale, NY1,084 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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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,586 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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Susan C
Melbourne, Australia1,539 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This was probably the most memorable of our visits in Coptic Cairo with Memphis Tours (private tour with guide). Named after two Roman Syrian martyrs it originally dates from about the 4th century AD but has been rebuilt many times. It is said to be built over the cave where Joseph, Mary and Jesus are said to have taken shelter from Herod. It also contains the glass covered well from which the Holy Family is supposed to have drank from.
The tall brick church with central column supports has some relics on the southern side and you can visit the barrel-roofed church and then the columned crypt underneath. There is a map of the Holy Family's journey in Egypt. It is near the Hanging Church and was actually quite crowded with tourists when we visited on a Saturday morning.
The tall brick church with central column supports has some relics on the southern side and you can visit the barrel-roofed church and then the columned crypt underneath. There is a map of the Holy Family's journey in Egypt. It is near the Hanging Church and was actually quite crowded with tourists when we visited on a Saturday morning.
Written April 24, 2024
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albertoobsas
Buenos Aires, Argentina3,652 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The Church of Saint Sergius or Abu Serga was built in the center of the ancient Roman fort of Babylon in Coptic Cairo.
It is a very warm church, with bricks and a wooden roof in the shape of a ship (Noah's ark??).
One of the most important parts of this church is the cave where the Holy Family stayed during their trip to Egypt. It has a nave and 2 corridors and the ceiling is vaulted. At the end of the south hallway of the Cave, there is a baptistery.
In the area there are images and maps showing the itinerary carried out by the Sagrada Familia.
It is a very warm church, with bricks and a wooden roof in the shape of a ship (Noah's ark??).
One of the most important parts of this church is the cave where the Holy Family stayed during their trip to Egypt. It has a nave and 2 corridors and the ceiling is vaulted. At the end of the south hallway of the Cave, there is a baptistery.
In the area there are images and maps showing the itinerary carried out by the Sagrada Familia.
Written March 25, 2024
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Aadhes
Colombo, Sri Lanka2,432 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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MinibearX
Doha, Qatar264 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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Knut H
Hamburg, Germany11,894 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Impressive Roman architecture. There is a lot to see in the Coptic quarter. All faiths are represented here. The Roman architectural style with the bricks immediately catches your eye. A visit is worthwhile. It is best to go with a guide, otherwise it will be difficult to understand everything.
Written October 28, 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,326 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, Canada1,199 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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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.
Written February 21, 2019
Do you know when they hold services(Mass)?
Written January 31, 2019
Sorry - I have no idea. I tried to Google the answer but failed.
Written February 2, 2019
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
Written October 11, 2018
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