Abu Serga Church

The Church of Saints Sergius (Abu Serga) considered to be the oldest of Cairo's Christian churches, which built in 4th century, It is consecrate to two early martyrs who served as soldiers in the Roman Army.

The Church was built in the 4th century and was probably finished during the 5th century, It was burned during the fire of Fustat, Although the church was restored several times (11th and 17th century, the last restoration was undertaken in 2000), it still preserves its Medieval charm.

Abu Sarga is based on a basilican structure with a nave and two side aisles, Twelve columns are set between the nave and the aisles, eleven of which are made of white marble and only one is of red granite, Inside its main sancturary a wooden canopy supported by four pillars is placed above the altar and painted with biblical scenes.

The roof is one of the most interesting features of the church and said to have been constructed in the shape of Noah’s ark, The Cave of the Holy Family is considered the main structure part of the construction of this church, which considered a crypt of the Holy Family where they stayed for three weeks during their sojourn in Egypt.

There are 3 Sanctuaries on the east side, each Sanctuary contains an altar, with a wooden dome, supported by 4 marble columns, The dome of each altar has religious scenes of Christ, Angels, and the 4 evangelists.