Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
4.5
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Chelsea
165 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
This was a beautiful church you can tour for free. The really neat part is that you can walk down to the cave where Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus went to hide. You can also see the well the family drank from. The decor is beautiful with ebony and ivory and I loved learning about the marble pulpit and what the pillars represent.
Written 26 May 2021
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Gail Goldman
Hartsdale, NY1,086 contributions
Feb 2020
This is the oldest church in Coptic Cairo. Inside are 2 columns representing the 12 apostles which separate the nave room form the aisles. Supposedly the cave inside hosted the holy family in their flight from King Herod.
The brick look makes this church unique.
The brick look makes this church unique.
Written 30 April 2020
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,506 contributions
Dec 2021
This old Coptic church is built upon an ancient Roman fort in Old Cairo. Beautifully decorated it well exemplifies Coptic sacral art and architecture.
Church of St Sergius and Bacchus is associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt.
The crypt underneath the church which is traditionally believed to be the site where the Holy Family stayed.
Saints Sergius and Bacchus were martyrs who died brutally killed in Syria for their Christian beliefs.
Church of St Sergius and Bacchus is associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt.
The crypt underneath the church which is traditionally believed to be the site where the Holy Family stayed.
Saints Sergius and Bacchus were martyrs who died brutally killed in Syria for their Christian beliefs.
Written 12 March 2022
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Susan C
Melbourne, Australia1,539 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This was probably the most memorable of our visits in Coptic Cairo with Memphis Tours (private tour with guide). Named after two Roman Syrian martyrs it originally dates from about the 4th century AD but has been rebuilt many times. It is said to be built over the cave where Joseph, Mary and Jesus are said to have taken shelter from Herod. It also contains the glass covered well from which the Holy Family is supposed to have drank from.
The tall brick church with central column supports has some relics on the southern side and you can visit the barrel-roofed church and then the columned crypt underneath. There is a map of the Holy Family's journey in Egypt. It is near the Hanging Church and was actually quite crowded with tourists when we visited on a Saturday morning.
The tall brick church with central column supports has some relics on the southern side and you can visit the barrel-roofed church and then the columned crypt underneath. There is a map of the Holy Family's journey in Egypt. It is near the Hanging Church and was actually quite crowded with tourists when we visited on a Saturday morning.
Written 24 April 2024
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Aadhes
Colombo, Sri Lanka2,432 contributions
Apr 2019
We went here a little late but manage to get it through the side entrance. This is situated in the old city and there is no entrance fee. If you around this area you must visit to get the feeling. The holy sense of feeling you will never get it in the modern churches. If you can know the history it will be helpfull.
Written 4 January 2020
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MinibearX
Doha, Qatar259 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
It's a busy place with loads of tourists. Difficult to look into details or sit down to experience the beautiful little church in peace and quietness; but it is a good place to experience history. Interesting book selection and souvenir shops outside the church.
Written 18 May 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,298 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We walked down to this popular old church, which probably is from 5th century. According to a legend, the holy family fleeing from Herod hid here in the cave (now it’s the cript). It’s a pity the cript can’t be visited, but the church is nice.
Written 25 April 2023
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Astrobeemer
Vancouver, Canada1,199 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This small but very important and historic church is where many of the patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The church is small and unassuming, but it is built over the cavern where it is said that Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus stayed for a few months while travelling through Egypt . You can see the cavern, and even the well that the Holy Family drank from.
Written 29 May 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Oct 2019
The Church of St Sergius and Bacchus is a Coptic church, dating back to the 4th century.
There’s a crypt underneath the church which is traditionally believed to be the spot where Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus are said to have rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. Something which is very popular with visitors.
Arrayed along the walls of the interior are relics of various saints. Other than that the church is somewhat nondescript.
Worthwhile visiting this church if you’re in Coptic Cairo.
There’s a crypt underneath the church which is traditionally believed to be the spot where Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus are said to have rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. Something which is very popular with visitors.
Arrayed along the walls of the interior are relics of various saints. Other than that the church is somewhat nondescript.
Worthwhile visiting this church if you’re in Coptic Cairo.
Written 7 November 2019
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BadgerCT
Cape Town Central, South Africa1,975 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
The church is very old (4th century or so) and quite pretty inside with detailed ebony and ivory inlay decorations. From outside it’s just another building in an alleyway. You walk down a flight of steps to get to the door which shows how much the land has risen in the past 1700 years.
The main fascination with this church is that it was built on top of a cave where Mary and the infant Jesus lived for several months while they were fleeing King Herod. The cave is a further flight of steps below the church and is fenced off. You can crowd around the fence and see down into it but no pictures are allowed anywhere inside the church. Allow 30 minutes to look around and reflect on who was sleeping right where you are standing and probably learning to walk in the alleyways outside.
The main fascination with this church is that it was built on top of a cave where Mary and the infant Jesus lived for several months while they were fleeing King Herod. The cave is a further flight of steps below the church and is fenced off. You can crowd around the fence and see down into it but no pictures are allowed anywhere inside the church. Allow 30 minutes to look around and reflect on who was sleeping right where you are standing and probably learning to walk in the alleyways outside.
Written 8 March 2012
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No Cairo, não se recomenda beber água que não seja engarrafada. O lugar é místico, na Igreja de São Jorge, lembre-se de colocar no seu pescoço o grilhão que existe pendurado em uma parede interna, é uma experiência a ser vivida. Boa viagem.
Written 21 February 2019
Do you know when they hold services(Mass)?
Written 31 January 2019
Sorry - I have no idea. I tried to Google the answer but failed.
Written 2 February 2019
l entered with a local government group so it was free. if you are there, and esp if you know the story from bible, this place is worth your time
Written 11 October 2018
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