Church of Saint Menas (Cairo)
The Coptic Orthodox Church of Saint Menas (Egyptian Arabic: كنيسة مارمينا kenīset Mar-Mīna) is a Coptic Orthodox church near Coptic Cairo and is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the sixth century.
Location within Egypt | |
Monastery information | |
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Other names | Deir Mar Mina |
Established | Sixth century |
Dedicated to | Saint Menas |
Diocese | Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Old Cairo, Manial and Fum Al-Khalig |
Site | |
Location | Fum al-Khalig, Cairo |
Country | Egypt |
Coordinates | 30°00′23″N 31°13′54″E |
Public access | Yes |
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