The Church of the Virgin Mary in Maadi marks the critical riverside location where the Holy Family concluded their journey through Cairo and boarded a wooden sailboat to travel south into Upper Egypt.
- It is situated directly on the Nile River.
- The Holy Family passed through this site while en route to Upper Egypt.
- It features a water well and a tunnel leading directly to the Nile.
- A copy of the Bible was discovered floating on the river's surface, open to the verse: "Blessed be My people, Egypt."
The Proposed Plan
- Designating a 100-meter-long mooring dock for tourist vessels transporting visitors to Upper Egypt to continue their journey along the Holy Family Route.
- Constructing a cafeteria, restrooms, a primary healthcare center, and bazaars.
Challenges
- Securing a plot of land for the construction of the cafeteria, healthcare center, and restrooms.
- Obtaining the necessary permits for the construction of the mooring dock and the floating vessel.
