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Luxor (Agenzia Fides) – A moltitude of Coptic pilgrims crowded the San Giorgio Sanctuary in Rizeigat, in the southwestern province of Luxor for days, in one of the most impressive celebrations of Christian popular devotion recorded annually in the Arab Countries. Celebrations at the Sanctuary took place throughout the last week, from 11 to 17 November, attracting tens of thousands of devotees from all Egyptian provinces. Processions, liturgies, chants, fraternal agapi marked in particular the last two days. The pilgrims were accommodated in thousands of tents encamped in the reception area set up on 60 acres around the Sanctuary. In moments of coexistence, local and national politicians, Imams sent as representation of the Egyptian Ministry for Religious Facilities (Awqaf) also participated.

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17.11.2017