Our Lord’s Mother Visits Egypt in 1968 & 1969
Original Book Title: Our Lord’s mother visits Egypt in 1968& 1969
Author Name: Pearl Zaki
Publisher Name: St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church. E. Brunswick. N.J.
Publication Year: N/A
Book Language: English
ISBN: N/A
This book documents the miraculous apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Zeitoun, Egypt, starting 2nd April, 1968.The apparition took place over the domes of St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church attracting thousands of people from different faiths.
Key Points in the book
The apparitions
The book documents how St. Mary appeared in a luminous form, often accompanied by lights and doves and was seen by many people from various religious and cultural backgrounds. These events started on April 2, 1968 and continued, every now and then, until May 1971.
Written Accounts
The author compiles testimonies from people who witnessed the apparitions, including the description of miraculous healings of many people who suffered from various illnesses. The Virgin Mary’s apparitions were said to bring healing and a since of peace and unity among those present.
Church and Public Reaction
The book presents the reactions of both the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Egyptian government. The apparitions were officially recognized by the church and also by secular authorities. Evidence is presented to confirm the authenticity of these glorious apparitions as witnessed by many thousands of people.
Spiritual Significance
The author highlights the belief that St. Mary’s apparitions were a sign of divine intervention and protection for Egypt. The apparitions were linked to the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt, adding a deeper historical and spiritual context.
Photographic Evidence
Many photos which were taken by various sources during the apparitions are presented, adding credibility to these marvelous events.
Legacy and pilgrimage
The site of the apparitions has become a major pilgrimage destination and the book discusses the lasting impact of these events on both the church and the global Christian community.
Overall, our Lord’s Mother visits Egypt in 1968 & 1969 serves as both a historical account and a devotional work, emphasizing the miraculous nature of St. Mary’s apparitions and their significance for believers.
