this church is known as the place where the Holy family departed from the pursuit of King Herod. We have to walk a little way if we want to go to this church. Along the way there are books and papyrus leaves painted for sale....More
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this church is known as the place where the Holy family departed from the pursuit of King Herod. We have to walk a little way if we want to go to this church. Along the way there are books and papyrus leaves painted for sale....More
I was on my way to the airport, when by some inexpert way one of my companions decided to stop and go to see the oldest church in Egypt. He is Arab so I did not expect to see a Christian church, to my surprise,...More
The Cavern Church also known as Abu Serga Church is one of the oldest Coptic Churches in Egypt. Dating back to the 4thCentury AD, Abu Serga is dedicated to soldier-saints Sergius and Bacchus who were put to death in 296 AD because of their beliefs...More
Ok Ok.... The church was completely restored, very clean, safe, pleasant. But, the story just was not plausible based on what I observed. Seemed somewhat contrived to my eye. More of a tourist site than a historical site. The surrounding Coptic area made the visit...More
one of the oldest churches in egypt and very special at the whole area there as it has one of the caves where the holy family stayed
The story of St. Sergius and St. Bacchus is very interesting and the underground cavern where the Holy Family stayed while escaping King Herod is amazing.
This church is beautifully preserved. Great tradition of the Holy Family's visit to Egypt, coptic manuscripts in the annex as you come out of the caves. Loved the roman walls and their condition... one of the earliest churches in Cairo -4th C. A really beautifully...More
This church is believed where the Holy Family lived. The church is still in a good condition and has beautiful interior which using exposed bricks. Plus you can take photos inside.
It is the oldest church (possible 5th century) in the Coptic area and it's interesting to think that the Holy Family may have sheltered in a cave during their "Flight Into Egypt" Interesting experience.
Beautiful small church and one of the oldest in Egypt. It'd be much better if you've a guide or at least read about it before your visit. When you're in the area visit the other churches especially The Hanging Church of St. Mary and also...More