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The Hanging Church

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The top of the two towers during restoration.

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Restoration work in 2002

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An old icon of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, before restoration at the Hanging Church, Old Cairo.

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An old icon of the resurrection of Jesus Christ after restoration at the Hanging Church, Old Cairo.

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An old icon of St. Dimyana and the forty virgins, before restoration at the Hanging Church, Old Cairo.

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An old icon of St. Dimyana and the forty virgin, during restoration at the Hanging Church, Old Cairo.

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An old icon of St. Dimyana and the forty virgins, after restoration at the Hanging Church Old Cairo,

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A close up of the entrance which is built on the fortress of Babylon, Old Cairo. Notice the beautiful decorations on the wall of the entrance, and the map of the Holy Family’s Journey in Egypt.

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Steps leading to the place where the priests used to stand and preach to the congregation. It is elevated to enable them to see the priest and hear his voice.

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Underneath the Hanging Church, Old Cairo. The ceiling here is the floor of the Hanging Church.

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Steps leading down to the place underneath the Hanging church which is inside the towers of Babylon.

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The entrance of the Hanging Church, which is built on the fortress of Babylon, Old Cairo. Notice the beautiful pillars and decorations on the wall of the entrance.

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Ground water was a major problem before restoration.

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Restoration work in 2002.

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An old icon of St. John the Evangelist, after restoration at the Hanging Church, Old Cairo.

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An old icon of the “Theotokos” or the Mother of God, Virgin Mary carrying Jesus the child

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A shrine with ancient icons beside the entrance of the where people can light candles for their beloved saints. Notice above the restoration work of old icons.

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Steps leading down to the place underneath the Hanging Church which is inside the towers of Babylon.