Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Muharraq)

Deir al-Muharraq

The 100 or so monks who reside in Deer al-Muharraq (the Burnt Monastery ) claim that Mary and Jesus inhabited a cave on this site for six months and 10 dayes after fleeing from Herod into Egypt - their longest stay at any of the numerous places they are said to have rested during that flight . for 10 days every year (usually 18 to 28 June) , thousands of pilgrims attend feasts to celebrate the consecration of the Church of al -Adhra (church of the Virgin) which was built over the cave.Coptic Christians believe Al-Adhra to be one of the first churches in the world.

The religious significance of this place ,they say is given in the Old Testament ;rememberer to remove your shoes before entering. In that day there will be an alter to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt , and a pillar to the Lord at its border. It will be a sign and witness to the Lord of Host in the land of Egypt ; when they cry to the Lord because of oppressors he will send them a saviour , and will defend and deliver them And the Lord will make himself known the Lord in that day and worship with sacrifice and burnt offering, and they will make vows to the Lord and preform .(Isaiah 19:19)

Next to Al-Adhra is a square tower , a 5th century structure built for the monks to use as added protection in case of attack . It has four floors, an old sundial on an outer wall , and a church inside .

The Church of St George (or Mari Girgis) , built in 1880, is behind Al-Adhra and is decorated with painting of the 12 apostle’s snd other religious scenes . Again, be sure to take off your shoes

The most important and beautiful place in egypt
This is the frist place blessed by jesus hands

beautiful monastery The Holy Family came to it during its journey in Egypt

Out of Egypt I called My son (Hosea 11:1)
Your testimonies are very sure. Holiness is fitting for your house, O Lord, for all days.” (Psalm 93:5).
I rejoiced when they said to me, "We will go to the house of the Lord." (Psalm 121)

The Monastery that have the altar in the middle of egypt as discribed in Ishaya the prophet in the old testament.
The altar was inaugurated by Jesus Christ him self as monks saw.
Contains the oldest Sun watch.
Contains the oldest stone pots that Mother Mary the virgin used to bake bread in it.
Simply :
Historic place. Touristic place. Holy place.

It is the most comfort holy place you can ever visit , cause that the Holy Family (Baby Jesus Christ and His mother virgin Mary and Saint Joseph) stayed there for 3 months. It is located in Assiout County /Egypt.

The most holy place in upper Egypt if not all Egypt. The holy family stayed in that place for more than six months.

Blessed place

Wonderful place and blessed monastery has the altar that has been blessed and inaugurated by Jesus Christ and ancient church and walls have been built in the 9th century

Very blessed place to visit

Good good good

Very nice place ❤❤❤

My best monestry , blessing and confertable place

Great saint Mary place.

On the route of the Holy Family. Soul Relaxing.

The most blessed place in the whole world

Very beautiful place where the holy family stayed

❤❤❤❤ one of the holy spots blessed by the holy family journey in Egypt.

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So good