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Coptic Christian Cairo
St. Sergius and Bacchus Church known as the Cavern Church and also as Abu Serga is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century. This church is built over a cave where Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus stayed for three months after fleeing to Egypt to escape persecution from King Herod of Judea. It is named after renowned early fourth century AD saints, Sergius and Bacchus, both of whom were martyred at al-Resafa in Syria in 296 for their Christian beliefs.
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