Greek Orthodox Monastery Church of St. Saba
The Greek Orthodox monastery church of St. Saba ( Greek Ιερός Πατριαρχικός Ναός Οσίου Σάββα του Ηγιασμένου ) in Alexandria was built in the 17th century and is located at Raml Station . A previous building is documented for the year 615, which was built in place of an ancient Apollo temple. The sacred building has a large bronze bell that is a gift from the Russian Church. In the church are the relics of Patriarch Petros VII , who died in 2004 when he crashed in a helicopter over the Aegean Sea on the way to Mount Athos .
The interior of the church
Icon wall
outer facade
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Web links
- Completion of th Renovation Work on the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St Savvas The Sanctified in Alexandria on the website of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa , accessed July 9, 2015.
Individual evidence
Coordinates: 31 ° 11 ′ 52.5 ″ N , 29 ° 54 ′ 9.3 ″ E