Ascension of the Church
Tree-hanging Church (also known as the Hanging Church) (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
Location:
The Hanging Church of St. Mary is situated in the Old Cairo area, in the heart of Old Coptic Cairo, with a 30-minute drive from the city center.
In a private Christian community that dates back to the 10th century, this church is placed among numerous others.
History:
For those who are looking for one of the Middle East’s most beautiful churches, the Hanging Church is only a short walk away.
An ancient Roman fortified gatehouse known as Babylon sits above the nave of the Hanging Church that is erected on top of it.
13 towering pillars, representing Jesus and his disciples, adorn the inside of the Hanging Church in Cairo, which is just south of the Coptic Museum.
You may hear the ancient liturgical Coptic language spoken while you listen to the service and see a tangible reminder of Ancient Egypt’s past.
