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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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.

Tel Aviv City Hall lights up in solidarity with Egypt

At least 29 Coptic Christians perished in the brutal attack when terrorists stormed the bus they were riding on their way to a monastery outside of Cairo on Friday morning.

MAY 28, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Tel Aviv City Hall lights up in solidarity with Egypt following Friday's terror attack that claimed the lives of at least 29 Coptic Chrisitians outside of Cairo.

Tel Aviv city hall to display Egyptian flag following Cairo attack

The Municipality Hall building will be illuminated with the Egyptian flag to commemorate the victims of Friday's deadly attack in Cairo.

MAY 27, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF, REUTERS
Tel Aviv municipality building.

Death toll rises to 28 after gunmen attack Coptic Christians in Egypt

About 70 have been killed in bomb attacks on churches in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria and Tanta since December.

MAY 26, 2017ByREUTERS
A still image taken from an Islamic State (ISIS) video

Pope faces criticism for seeking to mend ties with Islam in Egypt

Security is a primary concern less than three weeks after 45 people were killed in ISIS-perpetrated attacks on Coptic Christian churches in Alexandria and Tanta on Palm Sunday.

APRIL 26, 2017ByREUTERS
Pope Francis greets Christian children in the Middle East

Egyptians hold funerals for church bombing victims

At least 44 people were killed in the Palm Sunday attacks in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria.

APRIL 10, 2017ByREUTERS
Relatives of victims react to coffins arriving to the Coptic church that was bombed on Sunday in Tanta, Egypt, April 9, 2017

Un si petit exode

Le nettoyage ethnique mené par Daesh à l’encontre des chrétiens est le dernier souci de la communauté internationale

MARCH 5, 2017ByMICHELE MAZEL
Des réfugiés sur le chemin de l'exil

ISIS attacks on Sinai Christians pose challenge to Sisi

Church in Ismailia becomes haven for displaced children.

MARCH 1, 2017ByBEN LYNFIELD
A NUN WEEPS inside Cairo’s St. Marks Coptic Cathedral yesterday, after terrorists killed at least 25 people and wounded 49 during Sunday mass

Christians fear for their lives in the Middle East

Protecting Christians will protect the region. Ultimately, it will protect Israel, too.

FEBRUARY 27, 2017ByMICAH HALPERN
Coptic Christians crowd into a church in Cairo. Copts in the Sinai have recently come under attack by Islamic State

Egypt's Christians fleeing ISIS violence left in limbo

Christians are fleeing Northern Sinai as a result of a killing spree perpetrated by Islamic State in Egypt.

FEBRUARY 27, 2017ByREUTERS
Members of the special police forces stand guard to secure the area around St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral after an explosion inside the cathedral in Cairo, Egypt December 11, 2016.