Cairo Sights

Church of St Sergius

#99 of 408 things to do in Cairo

#1238 of 7381 things to do in Africa

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  • Address
    • Abu Serga Old Cairo
  • Hours
    • 8am-4pm

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This is the oldest church, with 3rd- and 4th-century pillars. It is said to be built over a cave where Joseph, Mary and the 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 in question (now a crypt) is reached by descending steps to the left of the altar. Every year, on 1 June, a special mass is held here to commemorate the event.

 

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