The impressive Coptic Orthodox Church of St Bishoi of the Virgin is one of a cluster of churches on and around Sharia Salah Salem. It's famed for its icon of St Mary which is claimed to produce holy oil. Unfortunately, due to security issues, the church is often locked outside of service times.
Coptic Orthodox Church
Port Said
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