Culture & Lifestyle
The Monastery of Saint Mina stands as one of the most revered sites in Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox tradition, uniting ancient Christian origins, architectural revival, and a living tradition of pilgrimage and prayer. Amid the arid expanse of the Mariut Desert southwest of Alexandria, near Wadi El-Natrun, lies the serene United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. Drawing pilgrims and scholars alike, its origins trace back to the formative era of early Christianity in Egypt, between the…
