Church of St Sergius

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    Abu Serga, Old Cairo

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This church, the oldest inside the walls with 3rd- and 4th-century pillars, is said to be built over a cave where Joseph, Mary and the newly born infant Jesus sheltered after fleeing to Egypt to escape persecution from King Herod of Judea, who had embarked upon a 'massacre of the first born'. The cave (now a crypt) in question is reached by descending steps to the right of the altar, but it's been flooded for some time now.

Every year, on 1 June, a special mass is held here to commemorate the event.To get to the Church of St Sergius (Abu Serga, Old Cairo; M053A; ; - ) walk down the lane that the Convent of St George is on, following it around to the right and then take a left for the church entrance.