The Coptic Church in Hurghada is a working temple and one of the main attractions in the city.

The Coptic Church was erected in 1922 by the English staff of the oil companies to conduct services. After the Church building came into the possession of the Copts – Egyptian Christians. Early Christian Saint Cenutry, in whose honor in 1922, and was consecrated the temple served as Archimandrite. According to history, he is the founder of several monasteries. After the death of Archimandrite Senario was attributed to the miraculous victory over Julian the Apostate. To see this story on the curtain, which replaces in the Church of the Holy gate.

In the architecture of the Church building well connected by typical Christian elements and features of Islamic architecture. As for external decoration, here highlights frescoes above the entrance and ornate carvings on the Windows. Inside the Coptic Church houses the cozy benches, and on the walls you can see the icons very similar to Orthodox image. Also, in addition to images of Jesus Christ and the virgin, in the temple there are portraits of the Coptic hierarchs.

Many tourists somewhat surprising unusually interior of the Coptic Church. First, during the service the congregation does not stand, and sit on the comfortable wooden benches, placed at the corners of conventional fans, and the walls are projectors and a couple of TVs. Secondly, there is no "dress code" to enter the Church the Church to see women of different ages with uncovered heads. Service in the Coptic Church are conducted in Arabic, the festive divine services are held according to the Julian calendar.

For the safety of the Coptic Church is surrounded by a high wall. Therefore, in order to get to the temple, you must seek help from local guides. Tourists can visit the temple. Egiptian Copts are very friendly to both the Catholics and the Orthodox Christians.