“The appearance of the Lady Virgin Mary in El-Zeitoun has spiritual meanings. The appearance of a holy soul which departed from our world 1900 years ago is a sign for us of a soul’s eternal nature and sophistication, which appears in the form of a bright light. Its connection to the working of miracles is a sign of spiritual power, and the raising of society from an earthly vision to a spiritual vision.” (H.H. Pope Shenouda III)