St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Cairo, Coptic Orthodox church in Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
The church features Italian paintings depicting scenes from Jesus's life, with marbled columns separating the central nave from the aisles.
Built in 1911 under the supervision of the Ghali family, the church stands on the tomb of Boutros Ghali, Egypt's prime minister until 1910.
The interior walls display Venetian mosaics illustrating religious scenes, including Jesus's baptism and representations with Virgin Mary and Mark the Evangelist.
Located at coordinates 30.071784, 31.275145, the church measures 28 meters in length and 17 meters in width with regular services throughout the week.
A black marble plate at the end of the central aisle preserves the reported final words of Boutros Ghali, marking its connection to Egyptian politics.
Location: Abbassia
Inception: 1911
GPS coordinates: 30.07178,31.27514
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:32
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