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The church of St. Barbara
The small, historically significant Church of St. Barbara near Abu Serga houses some interesting icons and the relics of the saint herself, who was murdered by her father after trying to convert him to Christianity.Many of the treasures of this ancient church are now in the Coptic Museum, just a two-minute walk away. The church […]
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Monastery of Deir Al-Kashef
Strategically located at a crossroads of the western desert, the monastery of Al-Kashef rises above the cliffs north of the necropolis of Al-Bagawat, near the oasis of Kharga. From the necropolis, impressive mud-brick ruins and vaulted corridors dating from the early Christian period can be visited on foot or by car. neferirkare,cheops,abusir,mastaba,proteins,archeology,cote d’ivoire,fourth dynasty,the great […]
About 50 km southwest of Alexandria is the small village of Abu-Mina, where the monastery of St. Mena (Mina) is located. Saint Mena is believed to have fallen as a martyr in the early 4th century when the Roman Empire was persecuting Christians. A modern monastery was built on the site of an ancient church […]
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Coptic Cathedral of St. Mark
Visit St. Mark’s Coptic Cathedral, the oldest church in Africa and the seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the Patriarch of All Africa, and the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Admire the beautiful icons and mosaics that fill the silence of the cathedral with a surreal beauty. Be sure to dress conservatively and […]
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The Church of St. George in Cairo
The unique St. George’s Church is the only round church that exists in Egypt. Built in the 10th century on a Roman tower of the fortified city of Babylon, the church is connected to St. George’s Monastery and is the seat of the Greek Patriarchate of Alexandria. Climb the steps along the Roman towers and […]
