The weather today was very 'heavy'. With no breeze, the low clouds socked in the valley and held in the heat and humidity.
A friend took me to the Coptic shrine of St. Yoanes. Unlike the weather, it was very bright inside -- literally and figuratively speaking. Yoanes was a local boy who was martyred in Roman times. Within the brightly lit and modern martyrium, the faithful stand before his appliqued reliquary to ask for his help. Requests are also written on slips of paper and inserted into the glass case.
Prayers are also made before large images of Yoanes and other saints that line the walls.
There is also an area to sit and chat or contemplate or simply pass time in a comforting environment.
Returning home I caught the crescent moon over Abu el-Haggag mosque.
And spotted this little cherub buying candy floss for 25 piastres (about 5 cents). And so the end of the day is sweet.
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