Coptic tour in Alexandria

Coptic tour in Alexandria

The history of Christianity in the first period is linked to three personalities who have played a major role in its progress, spreading, laying its foundations and organizing its fathers: Paul, Peter and Morcos

One of the most important Christian figures is Mark the Evangelist.He founded the Church of Alexandria and traveled to Rome as well.He returned directly to Alexandria to preach among the Jews.He went down to the Jewish Quarter in Alexandria.He was the first to preach the Gospel in Egypt.He died in 62 AD or 68 AD in some novels

Christianity entered Alexandria and Egypt (Middle Egypt) and then spread in Upper Egypt in the late second century AD

Visit: الاسكندرية, Sidi Gabir, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

A guide will take you from your hotel in Alexandria or from the train station to start your Coptic tour in Alexandria, you will start your tour by visiting
Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church
The cathedral is said to stand on the site of the church founded by St. Mark the Evangelist in 42 AD
St. Mark the Evangelist (author of the second Gospel) has been connected with the city of Alexandria since earliest Christian tradition. Coptic Christians believe he arrived in Alexandria around AD 42 and stayed for about seven years
During this time, St. Mark converted many to Christianity and performed many miracles. He is considered the founder of the church in Alexandria and the first Bishop of Alexandria. According to tradition, St. Mark was arrested during a festival of Serapis in AD 68 and martyred by being dragged through the streets. He was buried under the church he had founded
Every year, on the 30th day of the month of Paopi, the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the commemoration of the consecration of the church of St. Mark, and the appearance of the head of the saint in the city of Alexandria. This takes place inside St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, where the saint’s head is preserved
The present St. Mark’s Coptic Cathedral is of recent date, but is said to stand on the site of church founded by St. Mark himself
Then head to ‘Martyr Mina Church’
In 1946, the foundation stone of the great Martyr Marmina Church in Fleming was celebrated. The Assembly has designated a metal medal for the occasion
Immediately thereafter, the construction of the church began with determination until the completion of the construction of this church. It was beautiful in both its architectural design inspired by the archaeological church in the Mariout region, or in its authentic Coptic inscriptions, which were all unique architectural masterpiece in style and beauty
After about two years and in the middle of 1948. The building was brilliant. The church was fascinating. The church combines the fragrant history of history represented by the four archaeological pillars around its blessed altar
Take a short break for lunch at a local restaurant
Your final stop will be in The Church of the Virgin Mary and St. George
About the Church
This church was a cattle barn, and the Lord chose this place to be a holy altar
Church name: It was natural that the church called the manger church But the Lord wanted and chose her current name (the Church of the Virgin Mary and St. George) that from the mouth of the triangle of mercy His Holiness Pope Shenouda III .. For the most important reason is the emergence of the Virgin in this place as many tell, before the church was built in the late seventies
At the end of the trip you will be transferred to your hotel in Alexandria

Duration: 4 hours