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Feature Inside Saint Porphyrius, Gaza’s oldest church

The building dates to the twelfth century; the site’s story as a place of worship is far older.

The stone facade and doorway of Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City under a blue sky.
Saint Porphyrius Church, Gaza City. Photo: Dan Palraz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

The building dates to the twelfth century; the site’s story as a place of worship is far older.

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