The Deir Abu Seiffein complex has three more interesting Coptic churches, of whichthe oldest, St. Mercurius Felopatir, dates from the 4th century. The saint was a military hero executed by the emperor for his religious beliefs, and his icon shows him with two swords: the military sword he used in life and a heavenly sword [...]
Archive for May, 2008
The Deir Abu Seiffein of Cairo
May 26, 2008Accommodations in Venice
May 9, 2008Ostello Venezia (HI), Fondamenta di Zitelle, 86 (tel. 041 523 82 11; fax 041 523 56 89), on Giudecca. Take vaporetto #82 from the station (40min.) or take #82 or 52 from S. Zaccaria near S. Marco (5min.). Debark at Zitelle and walk right along the waterfront. Definitely institutional, but about as bright and cheerful [...]
