Colonnades of Abu Serga Church

Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as the Abu Serga Church, is one of the oldest Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century. The church is of significant historical importance. It is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The first to be elected here was Patriarch Isaac. It is the episcopal church of Cairo, …
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as the Abu Serga Church, is one of the oldest Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century. The church is of significant historical importance. It is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The first to be elected here was Patriarch Isaac. It is the episcopal church of Cairo, and it was the episcopal See of Masr that replaced the former See of Babylon. Many bishops of the See were consecrated in the Church until the reign of Patriarch Christodulus.
  • Location: Babylon Fortress, Coptic Cairo
  • Country: Egypt
  • Denomination: Coptic Orthodox Church
  • Dedication: Saints Sergius and Bacchus
  • Consecrated: 4th century
  • Architectural type: church
  • Style: Coptic

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