Two thousand years ago, the holy family visited Egypt and spent some time in Gebel el-Teir village in Samalut, El Minya. Today, 12,000 Christians live in the area, which is a testament to its strong connection to Coptic heritage. While some parts of El Minya have developed into industrial hubs, most of the region has…
Behind the scene of the holidays clothing distributions, the servants of the Shepherd and Mother of Light (SML) spend weeks negotiating with factories and wholesalers to get the best deals on clothes. They do this knowing that thousands in Upper Egypt are counting on them; the lower the price, the more families receive gifts during…
