Coptic Orthodox
The feast commemorating the Holy Family's flight to Egypt to escape Herod's massacre (Matthew 2:13–15), uniquely celebrated as a major feast in Egypt. The Coptic Church has an extensive tradition of the Holy Family's journey through Egypt — including specific cities, monasteries, and sites they are believed to have visited — spanning about 3.5 years.
Pilgrimage routes following the Holy Family's path are an important part of Coptic spirituality. It usually falls on or around June 1 (fixed).
It is especially important in Coptic Orthodox traditions. Explore pilgrimage holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- feast
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Egypt
- Themes
- Life of Christ
- Liturgical colour
- White
Common questions
Flight into Egypt is observed on June 1 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The feast commemorating the Holy Family's flight to Egypt to escape Herod's massacre (Matthew 2:13–15), uniquely celebrated as a major feast in Egypt. The Coptic Church has an extensive tradition of the Holy Family's journey through Egypt — including specific cities, monasteries, and sites they are believed to have visited — spanning about 3.5 years. Pilgrimage routes following the Holy Family's p
It is associated with Coptic Orthodox. It falls in the Ordinary Time season of the liturgical year.