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Papal throne moved to Hanging Church after century
The papal seat of the Coptic Orthodox Church was moved from Alexandria to the Hanging Church of the Holy Virgin in Old Cairo during the 11th century, after Pope Khristodoulos announced this change following Alexandria's declining prominence and the shift of the ruling center to Fustat (Old Cairo), which became Egypt's capital. The Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, built atop the towers of the Roman Fortress of Babylon. It is distinguished by its unique basilica design and dates back to around the sixth century AD. It remained the official residence of the Coptic Patriarch for over 270 years, witnessing various phases of the church’s history and its leaders. This has made it a significant historical and religious symbol in Egyptian Coptic heritage.
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