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The Archangel-Michel-et-Saint-Georges Church is an Orthodox Coptic church located in Villejuif, Île-de-France. It is dedicated to archangel Michael, a major figure in Christianity, and to George of Lydda, a Christian saint and martyr of the fourth century. Its architecture, marked by an ochre colour and four outside mosaics depicting biblical scenes, makes it a recognizable building in the urban landscape.

The first place of Coptic Orthodox worship on this site dates back to 1998, but the current church was inaugurated in 2006. It is located boulevard Maxime Gorki, near the departmental road 7. The interior is richly decorated with mosaics depicting Eastern saints such as Ephrem the Syrian, Moses the Ethiopian or Mary the Egyptian, as well as scenes of Jesus' life, such as Tentation or Miraculous Fishing.

The building also houses spaces dedicated to the community, such as a library and catechism rooms. These elements underline its central role in the spiritual and cultural life of the local Coptic Orthodox community. The outer mosaics, representing the Leak in Egypt, the archangel Michel, Saint-Georges and the Resurrection, reinforce its visual and religious identity.

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