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Jesus House in Coptic Cairo refers to the crypt beneath the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), a place traditionally believed to have sheltered the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. The church is located in the historic Old Cairo district and dates back to the 4th century. Beneath it lies a cave-like crypt about 10 meters deep, along with a nearby well that tradition says was used by Mary, Joseph, and the young Jesus.
Key details about the site include:
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Location: The church stands within the ancient Babylon Fortress area of Coptic Cairo.
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Significance: The underground crypt is widely regarded as one of the places where the Holy Family stayed while seeking refuge in Egypt.
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The Crypt: Visitors can descend into the small subterranean chamber where, according to tradition, the family lived during their time in the region.
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Related Sites: Another important location connected to the Holy Family’s journey is the Church of the Virgin Mary in Maadi, believed to mark a later stop before they continued their travels along the Nile.
Today, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus remains one of the oldest and most visited Coptic Christian sites in Egypt and is often referred to as a symbolic “home of Jesus” during the Holy Family’s time in the country.
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