Church of St. George, Greek Orthodox church in Coptic Cairo, Egypt
The Church of St. George rises above a Roman tower within the Babylon Fortress complex, featuring circular architecture and ornate stained glass windows throughout its structure.
Following the destruction of the original tenth-century building by fire, the current church structure was reconstructed and completed in 1909, maintaining its position atop ancient Roman foundations.
The church functions as the principal Greek Orthodox institution in Egypt and serves as the seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa.
Visitors can reach the church by taking the metro to Mar Girgis station, with the site remaining open daily except during religious services and special ceremonies.
An iron chain measuring 4.2 meters in length within the church attracts numerous visitors who believe in its healing properties for various physical and mental conditions.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Website: https://patriarchateofalexandria.com/en/holy-monastery-of-st-george
GPS coordinates: 30.00570,31.23110
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:05
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
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