Bir al–Sahaba (O)
When the Holy Family reached the well of Bir al-Sahaba,
a few km. south of Bani Hasan (there is no road) and north of Dayr Abu
Hinnis in the desert, they found no water. Jesus wanted to return to the
Nile to get water, but suddenly a large cloud appeared which provided
them with shade against the burning sun, and a well was formed. The well
which is 23 m. deep, is a familiar site to expectant mothers and diseased
people, whether Muslims or Christians, who believe in its blessings.
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 © copyright A Picture of Bir al-Sahaba (23 m. deep), a well said to have been created by Jesus. Expectant mothers and diseased people, whether Muslims or Christians, visit here to receive its blessings. (Photo: Norbert Schiller, scan from the book “Be Thou There; the Holy Family’s Journey in Egypt,” AUC Press, Cairo, 2001) |