The most famous of the six Cairo Coptic churches Al Muallyaka was built in the IV. on one of the bastions of the Roman fort. The very name of the temple "El Muallaka" in Arabic means "suspended." Its meaning is explained by the peculiarities of the location of the church, the main nave which is located between the two towers of the fortress of Babylon, serving as the foundation of the whole architectural complex.

The church has a familiar architecture of the time the form of the basilica. True, in contrast to the standard form, which was to be the three main hall (center more than two sides, and his majesty is further emphasized by the difference in height of the ceiling, the ceilings in the side rooms were made below), Al-Muallyaka columns divided into four halls. Central rooms are different from each other only in width.

The magnificent ancient church iconostasis. But, in contrast to the Orthodox churches, the icons are located at the very top. The main part of the iconostasis is a carved wood panel from Lebanese cedar, richly inlaid with ivory. The church walls are also decorated with icons and distinguishing feature of which is the plane of the image, failure to comply with the proportions neprorisovka details. However, they produce a very strong impression.

There are virtually no frescoes, is also a cultural element of the Copts, the frescoes in the chapel were only used, but in the church can be seen only as an ornament on the column.

As in most of Coptic churches, located inside the bench. Different in the Coptic culture and crosses - they are oriented in two directions, so that, whatever side you look - see the Cross.

In glass cases, strewn with scraps of paper, in wooden cupboards, wrapped trunks lie the relics of saints, which handle their requests and prayers of many pilgrims who visit the Coptic Church.

Al Muallyaka only church, which can be accessed from the outside of the fort, all other churches are inside the fort.
The temple has become the most important of the six churches after the public events of the Blessed Virgin church in the 60 years of the twentieth century. Pure prayed to the Lord, exuding a light in the night, and to bless the suffering be healed, after which they are recovered.