Coptic

From Pagan Temples to Coptic Prayers: New Discovery Sheds Light on Early Christianity in Egypt

Ancient ‘lost’ city dating back two millennia uncovered in Egypt's Kharga Oasis, revealing early Coptic community.

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Ancient Coptic city found.
Egyptian Coptic Pope Tawadros II receives President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the new Coptic Cathedral east of Cairo, Egypt

Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity

Under Article 8 of Law No. 80, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt, the government continues to support religious institutions by aligning them with legal standards.

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Egyptians gather in front of a Coptic church that was bombed on Sunday in Tanta, Egypt, April 9, 2017

Coptic Christians singing on Cairo Metro spark controversy

A viral video of a Coptic choir singing on the Metro in Cairo caused controversy over public expressions of faith and religious intolerance in Egypt.

|ByMINA NADER/THE MEDIA LINE
A Coptic church in Egypt [Illustrative]

Archaeologists find early Christian monks' living quarters, churches, in Egypt

As described by the research team, the markings and symbols found at the site have Coptic connotations.

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Coptic Christians in Egypt say they can’t get justice

An Egyptian court has acquitted three Muslim men accused of assaulting a Coptic Christian grandmother, in a case that has highlighted the sectarian tensions in the country.

DECEMBER 24, 2020ByTHE MEDIA LINE
Restoration work on a Coptic Christian church in Cairo

Copts conduct Easter baptism ceremony at Qasr al-Yahud

Qasr al-Yahud is under the authority of the Civil Administration.

APRIL 24, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE
Coptic Easter baptism ceremony

Sisi’s Ecumenical Sunday

From Coptic Christmas to mosque dedication

JANUARY 10, 2019ByJACOB WIRTSCHAFTER, MINA NADER/THE MEDIA LINE
IN EGYPT, the standalone spires adjacent to churches – such as Nativity of the Christ Cathedral (pictured) – are called lighthouses.

Fight between police and Coptic monks outside Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The monks were reportedly protesting the municipality's refusal to allow them the authority to oversee the repair work themselves.

OCTOBER 24, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City

WATCH: Egyptian Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas in new cathedral

Islamist militants have claimed several attacks on Egypt's large Christian minority in recent years.

JANUARY 7, 2018ByREUTERS
Egyptian Coptic Pope Tawadros II receives President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the new Coptic Cathedral east of Cairo, Egypt

Egypt security forces kill 3 suspected militants, arrest 10 others

Security forces confiscated a variety of explosive devices, automatic weapons and other items.

DECEMBER 30, 2017ByREUTERS
An Egyptian military vehicle is seen on the highway in northern Sinai, Egypt, May 25, 2015.

Gunmen attack Coptic Christian church near Cairo, killing at least nine

Islamist militants have claimed several attacks on Egypt's large Christian minority in recent years.

DECEMBER 29, 2017ByREUTERS
A priest reacts at the site of attack on a church in the Helwan district south of Cairo, Egypt December 29, 2017.

Egypt detains 15 after dozens attack Coptic church south of Cairo

Dozens of Muslims from the village of Kafr al-Waslin attacked the church after Friday prayers, smashing the windows and breaking everything inside.

DECEMBER 24, 2017ByREUTERS
A Coptic church in Egypt [Illustrative]

Christians, Muslims, Jews break bread in interfaith Morocco initiative

Children of Abraham sit at the dinner table for a mouthful of kindness.

JUNE 22, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF, REUTERS
Jewish and Muslim women sharing a meal to mark peace and diversity

'He said he was Christian, they shot him,' says son who saw father die

ISIS gunmen ambushed a group of Coptic Christians traveling to a monastery in Minya in southern Egypt on May 26, leaving 29 dead and 14 wounded.

JUNE 20, 2017ByREUTERS
Coptic Christians crowd into a church in Cairo. Copts in the Sinai have recently come under attack by Islamic State

Pope prays for 'martyrs' of Egypt and Manchester attacks

Catholic leader extends condolences to Coptic counterpart in Egypt, asks god to convert the hearts of terrorists.

MAY 29, 2017ByREUTERS
Pope Francis waves to pilgrims, gathered in St. Peter's square at Vatican, from the window of his appartment during his Sunday Angelus prayer on October 11, 2015.