Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus

Welcome to the Basilica and Shrine of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, a 'magnificent' and 'very big' sanctuary nestled in the heart of Cairo's Shubra district. This 'beautiful Basilica' is a 'tribute to one of the great saints…

As you stand before the main entrance of the Basilica, you are greeted by an 'architectural marvel' that 'took about 10 years to build'. The design is a 'synthesis' of 'Byzantine' and 'Latin' styles, with 'high' arches and…

Step inside the Upper Basilica, and you are immediately met with a 'stunning display of mosaics and stained-glass windows'. The 'whole entire wall is covered with mosaics' that illustrate the 'central message of Therese'—the…

In a 'special section' of the Upper Basilica, you will find the 'relics from Saint Therese'. The most significant relic kept here is the 'bones of her right arm,' specifically 'from the wrist to the shoulder'. …

Descending into the 'lower Basilica' or the 'Crypt,' you enter a 'very much different atmosphere'. The 'colors in the crypt are blue, pink, and very beautiful greens,' which were 'meant to illustrate the great love of Therese for…

As you explore the 'grounds' and the side aisles of the Basilica, you will notice thousands of 'votive plaques' or 'souvenirs' of 'miracles obtained'. These tablets are 'covered' in 'French,' 'Arabic,' and other 'languages,'…

Towering above the Basilica is the 'bell tower,' which 'houses 51 bells'. These 'bells' are 'sounded' regularly, with the 'heaviest' among them being the 'great Bell' that 'displays its motto in bronze'. …

As we conclude our journey through the Basilica of Saint Therese, we are left with a sense of 'divine providence' and 'spirit of hope'. This 'magnificent' sanctuary is a 'tangible connection to the past' and a 'center of light…