Treasures and Tales

Relics That Help

St. Athanasius’ relics are venerated as sacred connections to his holy life, through which God’s grace may work miracles. In Cairo’s St. Mark’s Cathedral, they’ve been healing people since 1973. Some say a child's cancer disappeared in the 2010s after prayering there. Copts and Ethiopians believe touching his shrine brings peace and protection.

These aren’t just old bones—they’re signs he’s alive with Jesus. One story tells of a monk in the desert who recovered from a fever after praying with a relic Athanasius once blessed. For kids, it’s like having the saint nearby and ready to help whenever you ask!

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