Deir el-Muharraq (Al-Muharraq Monastery) in Asyut is a key Holy Family site, famed for the Virgin’s ancient church over a cave, monastic life since the 4th century, and pilgrimage traditions
Central altar of Al-Muharraq monastery Inma Alvarez
Impressive Coptic altarpiece in stone at Gabal al Tair Inma Alvarez
Deir Gabal Al-Tayr, in Minya, is an ancient monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary and one of the landmarks of the Holy Family Route, situated on the cliffs of the…
Icon on the walls of Maadi Church, El Cairo Inma Alvarez
Church of Santa Maria de Maadi, on the banks of the Nile: the staircase of the Holy Family, Coptic domes and icons that narrate a key place of the sacred…
Intern of the Hanging Church in Old Cairo Matyas Rehak - Shutterstock
The Hanging Church of Cairo, a Coptic jewel “suspended” over the fortress of Babylon: tradition of the Holy Family, unique icons and centuries of patriarchal history
Mary's tree at Matariyya Inma Alvarez
The Tree of Mary in Matariyya: miraculous well, legendary balm and a sycamore tree that remains a symbol of refuge on the Holy Family’s route.
The Well of Child Jesus at the archaeological site of Tell Basta Inma Alvarez
Tell Basta (Bubastis), ancient capital of the cult of Bastet and setting of the Coptic tradition of the Holy Family: pharaonic ruins, miraculous well and intertwined biblical prophecies
Cave Church in Abu Serga Daniel Samray - Shutterstock
Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt: crypt of the Holy Family, basilica architecture and a living legacy in the heart of Cairo.
Coptic church in Anafora, Nile delta region, between Cairo and Alexandria. Senderistas - Shutterstock
Anafora, retreat center in the Egyptian desert: Coptic spirituality, silence, training, organic farming and community that transforms lives.
Courtyard of Deir Anba Maqar Jason Mallia
Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great, cradle of the Christian desert in Wadi El Natrun: relics of saints, seven churches and a living Coptic monastic tradition