The lane takes its name from Deir Abu Serga, the ancient Church of St Sergius, where 'deir' marks it as a monastery site in Coptic Cairo.
By tradition the crypt beneath the church sheltered the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. The many 'deir' lane names of Coptic Cairo record its ancient monastic churches.
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