The Cave Church
Explore and enjoy the history
The Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church, located in the Mokattam hills of Cairo. This church can hold up to 20,000 people, making it the largest church in the Middle East.
The main church, the one that holds 20,000 people, is the summer church. There is a smaller church with a ceiling that is used in the winter months when rain is more likely..