Our Lady of Zaytun Apparitions

The summary begins by providing historical background on the Christian faith in Egypt, highlighting its ancient origins and the role of St. Mark in evangelizing Egypt. It then delves into the apparitions of Our Lady of Zaytun, which began in 1968 in Zaytun, a suburb of Cairo. Witness accounts describe the Virgin Mary appearing more than 90 times, accompanied by displays of light and photographic evidence. These apparitions attracted over a million witnesses, making them the most witnessed Marian apparitions in history. The summary also touches upon the reaction of both the Coptic and Catholic churches, with approval issued by the Coptic Patriarchate and unofficial agreement from the Catholic Patriarchate. Photos, though retouched, corroborate the existence of luminous phenomena, while eyewitness statements provide additional evidence of the apparitions.