All Saints' Cathedral, Cairo, Anglican cathedral in Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
All Saints' Cathedral in Zamalek is a modern concrete structure built with a cross-shaped floor plan and a distinctive crown-like top that stands out across the district. The building complex houses the main worship space along with diocesan offices and support services for the community.
The current building was completed in 1988 to replace the previous structure from 1938, which was demolished to make way for the 6 October Bridge construction. This relocation represented an important shift for the Anglican community as the city underwent major infrastructure development.
The cathedral serves as the main seat of the Episcopal Church in Egypt and functions as a spiritual center for the Anglican community in the city. It represents the presence of Protestant Christianity in a metropolis where Coptic Orthodox and Islamic traditions are deeply rooted.
The cathedral is open to visitors on weekends and major religious occasions and is easily reached on foot from central Zamalek. The location provides convenient access to nearby cafes and shops if you wish to spend time in the surrounding neighborhood.
The architects Awad Kamil Fahmy and Selim Kamil Fahmy designed both this cathedral and Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo, linking two of the city's major religious buildings. This dual architectural achievement reveals their skill in shaping sacred spaces across different Christian traditions.
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