Places of Power

In the busy city of Alexandria, Egypt, a great Coptic center, stands Saint Takla Haymanot’s Church, a special place honoring this Ethiopian saint whose love through Christ crosses borders. Built for Takla, it has a beautiful mosaic showing him, tradition says, fighting a devil in Ketana. Coptic Christians feel his presence through Christ, as he’s a beloved saint known for wonders, even in places like Rome, some say. People pray to him for courage, and some say in 2015, bad weather stopped fast after kids asked for his prayers through Christ, claiming his picture smiled as the skies cleared.

The church is a joyful place where Takla’s love feels near. On his feast, 24 Mesra, songs and prayers through Christ fill the air with peace. Some say a kid felt Takla’s wings brush by near the mosaic, like a sign of his care. For Coptic kids, this church is a cool link to an Ethiopian hero who worked with Archangel Michael’s help, showing he’s a saint for everyone. St. Takla’s Church in Alexandria welcomes kids to talk to him through Christ, his love stretching wide to all who visit!