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- Unlike many other churches in Egypt, the Hanging Church's suspended design sets it apart, adding an air of mystique to the structure.
- The name “Hanging Church” is actually the name of Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church. It is even referred to as the suspended church “Al-Muallaqah”.
- The “Hanging Church”, also called “El Moalaka church” is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. Dimiane.
- The Hanging Church stands on a site that dates back to the 4th Century. Known as Al-Muallaqah (the Suspended) in Arabic, it takes its name from its location...
- The Hanging Church was erected over the citadel's old south Bastions, which marked the main gate to the fortress, and gives the church its ‘hanging’ feature.
- The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of the Roman fortress in Old Cairo; its nave is suspended over a passage.
- Hanging Church location. The church is located on the east bank of the Nile River, in an area known as Coptic Cairo on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress.
- Because of the decision taken by Pope Christodolos, succeeding patriarchs were elected, installed, and even buried in the Hanging Church.
- Cairo, Egypt - May 23, 2023: Hanging Church courtyard and view of the dome of St George's Church in the Coptic Quarter Editorial Stock Photo.
- The Hanging Church is the most famous church in Cairo and is known as Al Muallaqa because it's constructed over the Babylon Fortress.
