The flight to Egypt
The Nativity story didn't end at the manger; it turned into a high-stakes escape. Following a divine warning in a dream, Joseph took Mary and Jesus and fled to Egypt to escape King Herod’s “Massacre of the Innocents.”
While the Bible is brief, Coptic tradition identifies 26 sites where the family sought shelter. From the balsam trees of Matariyah to the cave under the Church of Abu Serga in Old Cairo, these locations remain major pilgrimage sites today.
The Flight to Egypt is a powerful reminder that the Christmas story is one of displacement, survival, and divine protection. It shows a God who walks with the refugee and offers sanctuary in the most unexpected places.
Watch the video
We drive through places in Egypt where the memories of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus are strong. Click the panel below to watch “On the Run in Egypt.”