A day tour of the churches of ancient Egypt

A day tour of the churches of ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt, an area rich in antiquities , This neighborhood is also called Coptic Egypt for it has many churches and Coptic monuments. It is believed that the Holy Family passed on its way from olive to ancient Egypt The area is currently located in the archaeological Church of the Virgin Mary in area of Zewaila as well as on Elezbawya church in Clute Bey.

The area is full of many churches, monasteries and temples, It is famous for the area of the seven churches and includes the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Abi Sarja, the Church of St. George, the Church of St. Barbara, the Church of St. Abu Sefin, the Church of St. Tadros el Shatby, and the Church of Angel Michael.

Immerse in this Coptic archaeological trip to the churches of ancient Egypt and learn about its archaeological history in an interesting tour for six hours

Visit: Cairo Tower, El-Gezira, Cairo 11511 Egypt

A guide will take you from your hotel in Cairo to start your Coptic tour to Ancient Egypt churches you will start your tour by visiting the The Hanging church
The Hanging church
The Hanging Church is located in the area of the ancient Egypt in the important archaeological area of Coptic Cairo. It is close to the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Ben Ezra Jewish Temple, The church of St. Mina next to the fortress of Babylon, the church of Martyr Mercurius “Abu Seifin”, and many other churches.it was called the Hanging because it was built on two of the ancient towers of the Roman fortress “Fort of Babylon”, which was built by Emperor Trajan in the second century AD, The Hanging Church is the oldest surviving church.
After that we will visit the Church of St. Abu Sarjeh
Abu Sarjeh Archaeological Church or the Church of the Two Martyrs Sergius and Laches is the archaeological church built above the place where the Holy Family resided during their trip to Egypt, and it has a cave to escape at the altar , Its present location is what is known as the compound of religions in old Cairo, inside the Babylon fortress near the Jewish Ezra built
St. George’s Church
The Church of St. George, one of the oldest Christian and Egyptian churches that survive even, which dates back to the first Christian era, which dates back to the first Christian era, and the headquarters of the Pope and Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria, which includes one of the most important religious museums, which was recently developed by the Ministry of Antiquities
In the church building there is a room that enters the outside door, this room is called the Torture Chamber, because it is full of pictures and instruments of torture of Jesus and St. George, which almost screams in pain. Then you will take a short break to have your lunch in local restaurant then you will resume your visits with
The Hanging Church 2
Church of Saint Barbara
St. Barbara Church This church is located on the eastern side of the fortress of Babylon and close to the Roman wall and reach the visitor from the street of the Jewish Temple and is surrounded by many simple buildings for the inhabitants as well as church facilities that have changed their features now, called the name of St. Barbara, who was a virgin beautiful beauty as It is said that she was born in the early third century AD in one of the cities of Asia Minor from a pagan father and wealthy called “Devorus”. She was educated by the Egyptian theologian Origen, who converted to Christianity and refused to marry those of her family and chose to dedicate her life to serving God.
Abu Seifain Church
This church is known as the Church of St. Mercurius and in the name of fame the church of Abu Seifen. This church was established historically and artistic in the eighth century AD, and then demolished with the demolition of the Coptic churches during the tenth century, and left only a small church on the sea side
It was renewed by Anba Abram Al-Syriani, the 62nd Patriarch during the reign of the Fatimid Caliph al-Mu’izzuddin Allah.
The church remained on these renovations for a time, and then burned in 564 AH – 1168 AD with the fire of Fustat
The effects of the fire continued until Sheikh Abu Barakat bin Abi Said repaired
Final church :St. Tadros Church inside the Monastery of Prince Tadros:

On the north side of the monastery there is a door that connects to a small church, the Church of St. Tadros. It has a water well that is blessed with a hundred to cure diseases
This church is distinct from all other churches as it contains the largest number of unique Coptic icons in the Republic, it contains nearly 250 archaeological icons, a few dating back to the thirteenth century AD, at the end of your visit the guide will take you back to your hotel

Duration: 6 hours