 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater The domes of the Church of the Holy Virgin at Maadi. |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater Visitors enjoying the scenery of the beautiful Nile |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater Interior of the Church Holy Virgin at Maadi |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater A family receives a blessing from the Holy Bible that was found floating on the Nile on Friday March 12, 1976. The Bible was opened to chapter 19 of the book of Isaiah at the verse: “Blessed be Egypt My people.” |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater A girl came with her family to visit the Church of the Holy Virgin at Maadi |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater A place near the spot in the Church of the Holy Virgin from where the Holy Family sailed to Upper Egypt. |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater A beautiful mosaic of the Holy Family and the Church of the Holy Virgin. Also the Holy Bible that was found floating in the Nile before the church, opened to the verse:” Blessed be Egypt My people.”[Isaiah19]. |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater Exterior of the Church, with many visitors. |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater A door in the courtyard of the Church leading to the steps the Holy Family descended to board the boat for Upper Egypt. |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater View of the Nile from the Church of the Holy Virgin |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater The tomb of Father Bishara Ibrahim, the late priest of the Church of the Holy Virgin at Maadi, who died at 96 years of age in 2002. He was known for his powerful prayers and love for everyone even during his last years of illness. He is buried in the church. |
 © copyright Alexander Onderwaater Icon of the Holy Virgin |
 © copyright Place from where the Holy Family sailed to Upper Egypt and where the floating Bible was found in 1976. |