Coptic Church in Hurghada - a working temple and one of the main attractions in the city.

The Coptic church was built in 1922 by British employees of oil companies of worship. After the building of the church passed into the possession of the Copts - Egyptian Christians. The early Christian saint Senufry, in whose honor in 1922 and was consecrated the temple served as Archimandrite. According to historical records, he is the founder of several monasteries. After the death of Archimandrite Senufriyu was attributed miraculous victory over Julian the Apostate. See this story may be on the curtain, which replaces the royal doors in the church.

The architecture of the church building is ideally connected to Christian elements and typical features of Islamic architecture. As for the external decoration, the highlights are the fresco above the entrance and delicate carvings on the windows. Inside the Coptic Church placed comfortable benches and on the walls you can see the icons, which, by their style very similar to the Orthodox way. Also, besides the images of Jesus Christ and the Virgin, in the church there are portraits of the Coptic hierarchy.

Many tourists are surprised by some unusual interior of the Coptic Church. Firstly, while serving the parishioners do not stand, and sit on the comfortable wooden benches, placed at the corners of conventional fans, and on the walls hang a pair of projectors and TVs. Secondly, there is no "dress code" for the entrance to the church is not - in the temple, you can see women of all ages with their heads uncovered. Services are conducted in the Coptic Church in Arabic, holiday services are according to the Julian calendar.

For safety outside the Coptic church is surrounded by a high wall. Therefore, in order to get to the temple, you must seek the assistance of the local guides. Tourists can visit the temple. Egyptian Coptic very friendly treated as Catholics and Orthodox Christians.