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When I arrived in the Old Town area, pretty much everything was closed.
After taking a metro into town, which was nearly as hectic as the roads, picking up a map and returning, this was the first place I visited.
The Chapel of St. George is devoted almost entirely to St. George as it’s patron in keeping with Coptic tradition with which seems to have fairly strong ties.
They allow photo’s inside, unusually for an Orthodox church, but there is a caretaker making sure things don’t get out of hand.
Crypt of St. George
Downstairs is a crypt dedicated entirely to St. George and his dragon slaying abilities, some coloured frescos and stone carvings, stain-glass windows or alter-fronts. Pretty much a shrine to St. George. You are invited to drop a few pennies and help the upkeep of the various George’s and Dragons around the place.
Wonder Working Chains
In additional to the normal paraphernalia, the church is kitted out with a 4.2m magical chain. Administered by nuns, it is said that when this chain is attached, it can be a magical cure if venerated and kissed by the patron, with great blessing from George himself.
Particularly mad people and Turks are said to benefit from this most.
Visiting is only on a Friday if you are interested in this particular ceremony.
The church dates back to the 14th Century and has passed between the Roman and Coptic monks.
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