Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Cairo

Ancient Christianity has deep roots in Egypt and can be seen in any of the numerous Coptic Churches around the country. The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus holds significant meaning for many believe it to be the place where the infant Jesus, along with Joseph and Mary rested after entering Egypt. Constructed in the 4th century, this church is the oldest of its kind in Cairo. Many believe that the Holy Family lived here for a while as Joseph worked in the nearby fort. On the first day of June The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus holds mass to honor the Holy Family’s arrival into the country and attracts many pilgrims as it has since the medieval ages.