St Virgin Mary church is the oldest church in Egypt. It was built to honor the mother of Jesus. At the beginning of the church construction, it was known with many names as Meniet El Sudan, Bustan El Adawia and El Martouti. There is a rumor that a miraculous event happened on the 12th of March in 1976 where a holy book was opened on the verse of Isaiah stating “Blessed be Egypt my People“. The church of St Virgin Mary is one of the most important Coptic sites in Egypt. Here is all information you need to know about St Virgin Mary church: