Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Coptic Orthodox church in Old Cairo, Egypt
The church structure consists of three naves divided by twelve columns, with a central dome and multiple architectural elements from the Byzantine period.
Built between the 4th and 5th centuries AD upon an ancient Roman fort, the church underwent substantial renovations during the Fatimid era in the 11th century.
The church earned recognition as a pilgrimage destination due to its underground crypt, which tradition identifies as a resting place of the Holy Family.
Located near the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo, the church remains open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM every day of the week.
The church basement contains a 10-meter-deep crypt that experiences periodic flooding when the water levels of the Nile River increase significantly.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Architectural style: Coptic architecture
Website: http://www.coptic-cairo.com/oldcairo/church/sarga/sarga.html
Address: 264J+G77, Mari Gerges, Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4244001, Egypt 4244001 4244001
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:00-16:00
Phone: +20223634204
Website: http://coptic-cairo.com/oldcairo/church/sarga/sarga.html
GPS coordinates: 30.00625,31.23064
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:02
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