16th January 2011
“Manak” Christian Church - Luxor Town
I have no doubt that all of you have seen the towers of this "Manak" Christian church, certainly from the ferry boats crossing the Nile to the town on the East Bank. I see it on a daily basis. I went to take a look as it seemed to be a large church. Indeed it is; I would say on Cathedral proportions. What a surprise though when I got there. In fact the original church is a small one built inside this huge construction. They are building right over this small church. It's quite amazing. The construction is not finished yet.
All that you can see is on the outside of this small church.
The main dome stands very high above the original roof of the small church inside it. I am quite surprised that this type of project is being undertaken in Egypt, but well done, it really is on Cathedral proportions.
4th May 2013
Manak church now has its two new crosses placed one on each of the two towers as seen by almost everyone in Luxor. It has now become a predominant part of the night landscape as lit-up and seen from the East Bank. I recommend a visit.