Church of St. George (Cairo)
| Saint George Greek Orthodox Church | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Babylon Fortress |
| Country |
 Egypt |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria |
| Website | http://patriarchateofalexandria.com |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint George |
| Administration | |
| Division | The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria |
The Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox church in Coptic Cairo. The church dates back to the 10th century (or earlier). The current structure was rebuilt following a 1904 fire.[1]
References
- ↑ Beattie, Andrew. Cairo: A Cultural History. Oxford University Press. pp. 70–71.
Entrance to the St. George monastery
Coordinates: 30°00′21″N 31°13′52″E / 30.0057°N 31.2311°E
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