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Christianity arrived early in Egypt. The new religion started spreading quickly from Alexandria and reaching Upper Egypt by the 2nd century. In A.D. 37, Saint Mark brought Christianity to Egypt, and founded the church of Alexandria around A.D. 40. The new Egyptian church has had a tendency towards doctrinal movements, in particular Christian Gnosticism, placing plenty of emphasis on knowledge, and Christian monasticism.

In the 3rd century A.D. the decay of the Roman Empire started to further manifest in Egypt. The Roman bureaucracy started to be badly managed. The Roman civil war impacted the Roman Empire ruling. Coptic language and Coptic Christianity started to penetrate the Egyptian Society, and it became harder and harder to communicate in Greek.

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Emperor Constantine I (327-337) ruled, but in 330 he decided to establish his capital at Byzantium, which he decided to rename it to Constantinople and be a part of the Byzantine Empire. Observing Christianity to be a threat to the Roman state religion, he decided to launch persecution of Christians, and that heavily hit the Coptic Church in Egypt. In the later part of the Byzantine rule in Egypt, signs of weakness started to appear for a second time, until Egypt was conquered in 616 by the Persians, but their triumph only last ten years.

Saint Mark the Apostle has left a heavy mark of Christianity in Egypt, also the Romans, and the Greeks have left their print throughout Egypt.

There are numerous historical churches throughout Egypt, and these picks are a must-see when you visit Egypt:

1) The Hanging Church

The church is constructed on the southern gate of the Roman Babylon Fortress and gets its given name from the way that its core is suspended over a gate. The church is also known by the name of St Mary church, since the virgin Mary did seek refuge there. This Cairo church is a must-see.

2) Saint Simon Church

This church is hammered in the rocks of a Cairo mountain, hand-engraved by St. Simon the Tanner, it has one of the largest auditorium which can seat around 20,000 individuals. Even the Cave Church of St. Simon itself is massive in size. Simon the Tanner was an artist saint to whom the cave church was dedicated to his efforts. This Cairo church is a must-see.

3) St. Mercurius Church

This historic Cairo church is also called the Abu Seifein church. Built-in the 6th century. The church went through an intense reconstruction in the 12th century. It is in mint condition, and until today Sunday Coptic services still do take place in this historical Cairo church. This Cairo church is a must-see.

4) Church of St. Sergius And Bacchus

St. Sergio church as Egyptian local calls it, also known as Abu Serga or St. Sergius. In the area where the fortress of Babylon is, also close to the Abu Seifein church. This church is believed to have been constructed during the 5th century. What makes this church so famous and so popular, is the cave where the Holy Family fled to while they seek refuge from King Herod, escaping to Egypt. This Cairo church is a must-see.

5) Church of St. Barbara

The Church of St. Barbara is one of the oldest churches in Egypt dating back to the 5th century. Also found by the Babylon fort. This historical church is named St. Barbara, born in Nicomedia around 3rd century. Church has the Roman Basilica style, and it is very clear to see. This Cairo church is a must-see.

Takeaway

A visit to Egypt is memorable, educational, moving and no other place on the face of the earth has so much to offer. The ancient historical Egyptian churches are nothing short of a miracle, still standing for several centuries. Imagine, you walk in the same footsteps where Jesus and the virgin Mary have walked, rested, and slept. Not too many destinations can claim that. If you are a spiritual individual and like religious places in Egypt, not only to worship but places where Lord Jesus Christ has been there escaping persecution. Our goal is to cultivate enriching experiences for our clients in places with vast opportunities for cultural expansion and knowledge. We encourage our Egypt Tours clients, to push boundaries to discover more about the fascinating world, we live in. Egypt has got it all, and EgyptTours has a unique itinerary that suits every taste.

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