Church of St. Simon

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역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Orientation

Welcome to one of the most extraordinary religious sites in the world: the Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner, commonly known as the Cave Church. Located on the Mokattam Mountain in southeastern Cairo, this site is a testament…
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2The Approach through Garbage City

To reach the Cave Church, one must first navigate the labyrinthine streets of Manshiyat Naser. This is a sensory experience unlike any other in Cairo. …
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3The Legend of the Moving Mountain

The monastery is named after Saint Simon the Tanner, also known as the Shoemaker. According to Coptic tradition, in the 10th century, the Fatimid Caliph challenged the Coptic Pope Abraham to prove his faith by moving the Mokattam…
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4The Great Amphitheater

We now enter the main sanctuary, the Great Amphitheater. This is the largest of the seven churches and chapels in the complex. …
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5St. Mary’s Church and the Hidden Chapels

Adjacent to the main amphitheater is a smaller, more intimate space: St. Mary’s Church. …
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6The Art of Mario and Modern Carvings

One cannot visit the Cave Church without acknowledging the work of Mario, the Polish sculptor who arrived in the 1990s and began carving the stories of the Bible into the mountain's walls. His work has transformed the cave from a…
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7Community and Resilience

As we conclude our tour of the Cave Church, we must return our thoughts to the Zabbaleen community. This church is a physical manifestation of their resilience. …
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8Closing

As you leave the cool embrace of the Cave Church and begin the journey back through the busy streets of Manshiyat Naser, take a moment to reflect on the sheer scale of what you have witnessed. We have seen the largest church in…
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