flight to Egypt
Sacred family's journey
The flight to Egypt is the biblical account of Joseph and Mary fleeing to Egypt with the infant Jesus to escape King Herod's massacre of male children.
The story appears in the Gospel of Matthew and has been a frequent subject in Christian art.
By extension, any desperate escape to protect the vulnerable: Their midnight crossing was a modern flight to Egypt.
- Holy FamilyChrist with his parents
- MaryCommon feminine name
- JosephCommon masculine given name
- babyVery young child
- JesusChristian faith's divine son
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- GospelsJesus, gospels, Jesus Christ, apostles, Gospel of Mark
- Jesus lifenativity, baptism of Jesus, crucifixion, resurrection day, ascension
- nativitynativity set, baby Jesus, Christ child, Bethlehem, Mary
- religious dramapassion play, mystery play, mystery plays, morality plays, morality play
- Coptic ChristianityCopts, Saint Mark
- Messianic Prophecysuffering servant, virgin birth, Immanuel, Prince of Peace, triumphal entry