The Hanging Church in Cairo
The Unique Coptic Church
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Built in the 3rd or 4th AD, The Hanging Church in Cairo is the Egyptian capital’s most famous Christian Coptic church. Also known as Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church is also one of the oldest churches in the whole of Cairo.
History of the Hanging Church in Cairo
The history of the Hanging Church in Cairo dates back to 3rd AD, the church is named as such because of its location above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress. Additionally many early Christians also call this church the “staircase church” because tourists will have to climb 29 steps, because the land area continually rises about 6 meters from the time when the Romans conquered Egypt, thus most parts of the Roman tower is now buried underground.
The Hanging Church in Cairo is the most famous Coptic Christian Church in the capital city. Historians believe that this is the first church built that is designed to be a basilica type. There were mentions about this church including that of Isaac (690 – 92) and Joseph I (831 – 49) with their biographies. The Hanging Church in Cairo was then renovated and rebuilt largely by the Pope Abraham.
Another important role that the Hanging Church in Cairo played is that for a time in the 11th century AD, it served as the Seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria which is usually in the northern city of Alexandria, Egypt. The Seat was moved to Cairo after continuous raids by Arabs during the tenure of the Pope Christodolos.
Hanging Church in Cairo at Present
At present the Hanging Church in Cairo is one of the most favorite destinations of tourist when in Cairo. It is within the vicinity of some of the most famous destinations in the capital including the Pyramids in the Giza Plateau, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and the Cairo Citadel.
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