Places of Power

St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo, Egypt, is like a home base for St. Athanasius’ prayers today. His relics—pieces of his holy bones—were brought back there in 1973 by Pope Shenouda III after being in Italy for ages. Now, they rest under the cathedral, and people come from all over to pray near them. Coptic kids hear stories of miracles—some say a child was healed from a bad sickness in the 2010s after her family asked Athanasius for help right by his shrine. It’s like he’s sitting there, listening and passing prayers to Jesus!

The cathedral buzzes with his presence, especially on his feast day, May 7. Crowds sing hymns like “Leader of Orthodoxy,” and some people say they feel a warm glow near his relics. It’s not just a building—it’s a spot where Athanasius still fights for us, keeping the faith strong like he did against the Arians. For kids, it’s a cool place where a saint from long ago feels super close, ready to help with anything you need.