The event is commemorated every year on June 1st with a mass.
See the crypt where Jesus may have rested, marvel at the sight of 24 marble columns that line the courtyard and examine 12th century iconostasis that depict the 12 apostles
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The Church of St Barbara
In Cairo, the Church of St. Barbara houses some interesting icons and the relics of the Saint herself.
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The Coptic Museum
A maze of old manuscripts, Coptic artefacts and frescoes influenced by as far as the Ancient Egyptians.
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The Church of St. George in Cairo
Built in the 10th century, the Church of St. George is the only round church found in Egypt.
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Babylon Fortress
Located in Old Cairo, the fortress city known as the Babylon Fortress is the oldest part of Cairo.
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