Saint George Convent locates in the Coptic compound in Old Cairo as a part of the Church of Mar Girgis or Saint George. This is one of the most visited monasteries because of the great religious value of its owner who has been tortured severely for seven years before his martyrdom. One of the icons is depicting him with two angels descending from heaven and giving him seven crowns as a reward for his strong faith and bravery. This icon with fascinating mosaic works is placed before the entrance of the shrine, while another one with the same depiction exists within the tomb itself.
The main entrance of the church stands few meters away from the main street surrounded by some of the monuments of the Fatimid Cairo and preceded by a flight of stair steps. Next to the door with huge panels d...
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